Types of chemical reactions

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What are the reactants in the combustion of methane?

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CH₄ and O₂

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Which metal is more reactive than calcium?

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Potassium

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Is KOH soluble or insoluble in water?

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Soluble

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

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Decomposition

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Is NiCl₂ soluble or insoluble in water?

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Soluble

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A reaction where two or more reactants 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 products.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A reaction where two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds.

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What is the general form of a combustion reaction?

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A hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.