Types of Reactions

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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The Law of Conservation of Mass states that in a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants is equal to the total mass of the products.

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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.

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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.

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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 element in a compound.

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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 ions in two compounds exchange places.

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What is the general form of a Synthesis Reaction?

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A + B → AB, where A and B are reactants that combine to form product AB.

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What is the general form of a Decomposition Reaction?

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AB → A + B, where compound AB breaks down into its components A and B.

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What is the general form of a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A + BC → AC + B, where element A replaces element B in compound BC.

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What is the general form of a Double Replacement Reaction?

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AB + CD → AD + CB, where the ions of two compounds exchange places.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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To balance a chemical equation, ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.