Types of Reactions and Balancing REVIEW

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What is the left part of a chemical equation called?

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Reactants

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What is the right part of a chemical equation called?

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Products

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What reaction has the following general formula: A + CD --> C + AD?

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Single Replacement

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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It states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What reaction type is characterized by the reactant breaking down as the reaction progresses?

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Decomposition

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What is a combination reaction?

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A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A reaction that involves the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen, producing heat and light.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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To ensure that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5