Identifying Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which substances (reactants) are transformed into different substances (products) through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

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What are the main types of chemical reactions?

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1. Synthesis Reaction 2. Decomposition Reaction 3. Single Replacement Reaction 4. Double Replacement Reaction 5. Combustion Reaction

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Define a Synthesis Reaction.

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A type of reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product. Example: A + B → AB.

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Define a Decomposition Reaction.

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A reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products. Example: AB → A + B.

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Define a Single Replacement Reaction.

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound. Example: A + BC → AC + B.

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Define a Double Replacement Reaction.

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A reaction where the anions and cations of two different compounds exchange places to form two new compounds. Example: AB + CD → AD + CB.

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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. Example: C + O2 → CO2.

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Balance the equation: _Mg + _Cl2 → _MgCl2

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Already balanced (1, 1, 1).

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What type of reaction is C + O2 → CO2?

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Synthesis Reaction.

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What type of reaction is Pb(NO3)2 → PbO + NO2 + O2?

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Decomposition Reaction.