Types of Chemical Reactions

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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, represented by the general formula A + CD → C + AD.

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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A type of reaction where a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances, represented by the formula compound → element + element.

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What are Reactants in a chemical equation?

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The substances that undergo a chemical change, found on the left side of a chemical equation.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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It states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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A reaction where two compounds exchange components, represented by the formula AB + CD → CB + AD.

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What is a Combination Reaction?

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A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product, represented by the formula A + B → AB.

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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, typically producing CO2 and H2O.

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What is the general formula for a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A + CD → C + AD.

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What is the general formula for a Double Replacement Reaction?

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AB + CD → CB + AD.

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What is the general formula for a Decomposition Reaction?

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compound → element + element.