Types of Reactions

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction in which two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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

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Example of a Double Replacement Reaction: PbCl2 + AgNO3 -> ?

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Pb(NO3)2 + AgCl

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Example of a Synthesis Reaction: 4Si + S8 -> ?

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2Si2S4

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Example of a Single Replacement Reaction: H2SO4 + Fe -> ?

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H2 + FeSO4

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Example of a Decomposition Reaction: 2H2O -> ?

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2H2 + O2

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What is the general form of a Synthesis Reaction?

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A + B -> AB

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What is the general form of a Decomposition Reaction?

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AB -> A + B