Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing Equations

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which atoms rearrange to form new substances.

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Balance the equation: 2Li + Cl2 -> ?

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2Li + Cl2 -> 2LiCl

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What are coefficients in a chemical equation?

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Numbers placed before compounds to indicate the number of molecules involved in the reaction.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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Example of a decomposition reaction?

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2 H2O -> 2 H2 + O2

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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

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Example of a synthesis reaction?

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2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O

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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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Example of a single displacement reaction?

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Zn + CuSO4 -> ZnSO4 + Cu

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.