Types of Chemical Reactions

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation C + O₂ → CO₂?

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Synthesis Reaction

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What term describes a reaction that involves heat?

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Thermic

Front

Which of the following is an example of a physical change to matter?

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Freezing

Front

In the equation 4 Fe + 3 O₂ → 2 Fe₂O₃, what is 3 O₂ considered?

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Reactant

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Which generalized equation represents a decomposition reaction?

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AB → A + B

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What is a synthesis 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 single displacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a double displacement 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 law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed.