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What is a reactant in a chemical reaction?

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A reactant is a substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where one or more substances are transformed into different substances with new properties.

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What is a displacement reaction?

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A displacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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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 double displacement reaction?

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A double displacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is oxidation in terms of chemical reactions?

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Oxidation is a chemical process in which a substance loses electrons, often associated with the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen.

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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.

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What is an example of a synthesis reaction?

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An example of a synthesis reaction is the formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen: 2 H₂ + O₂ → 2 H₂O.