Identifying Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products. Example: AB → A + B.

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product. Example: A + B → AB.

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds. Example: AB + CD → AD + CB.

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound. Example: A + BC → AC + B.

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Identify the type of reaction: 2 H₂ + O₂ → 2 H₂O.

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Synthesis Reaction.

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Identify the type of reaction: 2 NaCl → 2 Na + Cl₂.

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Decomposition Reaction.

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Identify the type of reaction: Zn + 2 HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂.

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Single Replacement Reaction.

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Identify the type of reaction: NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O.

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Double Replacement Reaction.

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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.