Types of Chemical Reactions

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What does the yield sign (→) in a chemical equation mean?

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Indicates yields, produces, or forms.

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Single Replacement.

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What does the term 'aqueous' mean in a chemical equation?

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Dissolved in water.

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Decomposition.

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

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They exchange places to form two new compounds.

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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.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A reaction that involves the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen, producing heat and light.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A reaction where the ions of two compounds exchange places in an aqueous solution.