Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is the left part of a chemical equation called?

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Reactants

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation P₄ + 3 O₂ → 2 P₂O₃?

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Synthesis (or combination)

Front

What type of reaction is represented by the equation 2 NO₂ → 2 O₂ + N₂?

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Decomposition

Front

What type of reaction is represented by the equation 2 RbNO₃ + BeF₂ → Be(NO₃)₂ + 2 RbF?

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Double displacement

Front

What type of reaction is represented by the equation O₃ → O· + O₂?

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Decomposition

Front

Define a synthesis reaction.

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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Define 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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Define a single displacement reaction.

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

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Define a double displacement reaction.

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

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What is the general form of a synthesis reaction?

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A + B → AB