chemical reactions and balancing chemical equations

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What is a catalyst?

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A catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction but is not consumed during the course of the reaction.

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What are the 4 types of chemical reactions?

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1. Synthesis 2. Decomposition 3. Single Replacement 4. Double Replacement

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Is burning a candle a chemical reaction?

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Yes, burning a candle is a chemical reaction.

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Balance the equation: ___Na + Cl2 -> ____NaCl

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2, 1, 2

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Identify the type of reaction: AB + CD -> AC + BD

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Double Replacement

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A double replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where the anions and cations of two different compounds switch places, forming two new compounds.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.