Types of Chemical Reactions2

Front

What type of reaction occurs when several reactants form one larger product?

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Synthesis (combination) reaction.

Front

What is it called when one element replaces another in a compound?

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Single Replacement reaction.

Front

Identify the type of reaction: Si + S8 → Si2S4.

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Synthesis (combination) reaction.

Front

What are the substances on the left side of a chemical equation called?

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Reactants.

Front

Identify the type of reaction: CH4 + O2 → H2O + CO2.

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Combustion reaction.

Front

What type of reaction involves the breakdown of a compound into simpler substances?

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Decomposition reaction.

Front

In a double replacement reaction, what happens to the ions?

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The ions exchange places to form new compounds.

Front

What is the general form of a combustion reaction?

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A hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

Front

What is a characteristic of a synthesis reaction?

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Two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

Front

What is the result of a decomposition reaction?

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A single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.