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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. Example: @@NaClO_3 ightarrow NaCl + O_2@@.

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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. Example: @@CuCl_2 + H_2S ightarrow CuS + HCl@@.

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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. Example: @@Zn + HCl ightarrow ZnCl_2 + H_2@@.

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product. Example: @@A + B ightarrow AB@@.

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What is a Combustion Reaction?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat. Example: @@CH_4 + 2O_2 ightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O@@.

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What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction?

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Atoms are rearranged to form new substances; they are neither created nor destroyed.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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In a chemical reaction, the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.

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What is a Reactant?

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A substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction.

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What is a Product?

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

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What is an example of a Synthesis Reaction?

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Example: @@2H_2 + O_2 ightarrow 2H_2O@@.