Balancing Equations and Predicting Products

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has equal numbers of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, reflecting the law of conservation of mass.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction that undergo change.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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To balance a chemical equation, adjust the coefficients of the reactants and products to ensure the same number of each type of atom on both sides.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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What is a combustion reaction?

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

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What is a single displacement reaction?

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A single displacement reaction is a type of reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a double displacement reaction?

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A double displacement reaction is a type of reaction where the anions and cations of two different compounds exchange places to form two new compounds.