Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound, represented by the equation A + BC → AC + B.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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The starting materials that undergo change during a chemical reaction.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What does the law of conservation of mass state?

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In a chemical reaction, the total mass of reactants must equal the total mass of products.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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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 chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is the generalized equation for a synthesis reaction?

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A + B → AB.

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What is the generalized equation for a decomposition reaction?

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AB → A + B.

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What is the generalized equation for a double replacement reaction?

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AB + CD → AD + CB.