Types of Reactions

Combining substances to form a new substance

• Displacement
• Synthesis
• Decomposition
• Oxidation

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Breaking down a substance into simpler substances

• Displacement
• Synthesis
• Decomposition
• Oxidation

Combining a substance with oxygen

• Displacement
• Synthesis
• Decomposition
• Oxidation

Switching one substance for another

• Displacement
• Synthesis
• Decomposition
• Oxidation

Having to do with heat

• Displacement
• Synthesis
• Decomposition
• Thermic

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What type of reaction is the equation C + O₂ → CO₂?

• Synthesis Reaction
• Decomposition Reaction
• Single Displacement Reaction
• Double Displacement Reaction

What type of reaction is the equation 2NaCl →2Na +Cl₂?

• Synthesis Reaction
• Decomposition Reaction
• Single Displacement Reaction
• Double Displacement Reaction

Cu + 2Ag(NO₃) → 2Ag + Cu(NO₃)

• Synthesis Reaction
• Decomposition Reaction
• Single Displacement Reaction
• Double Displacement Reaction

Ca₃(PO₄)2 + 3 H₂SO₄ + 3 CaSO₄ + 2 H₃(PO₄)

• Synthesis Reaction
• Decomposition Reaction
• Single Displacement Reaction
• Double Displacement Reaction

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• melting a stick of butter
• dissolving salt in water
• using magnesium to displace hydrogen gas from water

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