Types of Reactions

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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

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What is a Combination (or Synthesis) Reaction?

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A 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 reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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A reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is a Combustion Reaction?

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A reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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By adjusting the coefficients of the reactants and products to ensure the same number of each type of atom on both sides.

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What is the coefficient in a balanced equation?

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A number placed before a compound to indicate how many molecules or moles of that compound are involved in the reaction.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed; it remains constant.

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What is an example of a Single Replacement Reaction?

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Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu.

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What is an example of a Combination Reaction?

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2H2 + O2 → 2H2O.