Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is 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. The general reaction scheme is A + B -> AB.

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What is 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. The general reaction scheme is AB -> A + B.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound. The general reaction scheme is A + BC -> AC + B.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A double replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds. The general reaction scheme is AB + CD -> AD + CB.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A combustion reaction is a type of chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light and heat. The general reaction scheme is C_xH_y + O_2 -> CO_2 + H_2O.

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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An endothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings, resulting in a decrease in temperature.

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases heat to the surroundings, resulting in an increase in temperature.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction that undergo change to form products.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.