Chemical Reactions

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which substances (reactants) undergo a transformation to form new substances (products).

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What are the main types of chemical reactions?

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1. Synthesis Reaction 2. Decomposition Reaction 3. Single Displacement Reaction 4. Double Displacement Reaction 5. Combustion Reaction

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product. Example: A + B → AB.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products. Example: AB → A + B.

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What is a single displacement reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where one element displaces another in a compound. Example: A + BC → AC + B.

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What is a double displacement reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where the anions and cations of two different compounds exchange places, forming two new compounds. Example: AB + CD → AD + CB.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light and heat. Example: CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O.

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What is the general form of a synthesis reaction?

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A + B → AB.

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What is the general form of a single displacement reaction?

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A + BC → AC + B.

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What is the general form of a double displacement reaction?

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AB + CD → AD + CB.