Final Exam Review -- 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/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 to form two new compounds.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

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

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Example of a Single Replacement Reaction: 3Ca + 2AlCl3 → ?

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3CaCl2 + 2Al

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Example of a Combination/Synthesis Reaction: NH3 + HCl → ?

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NH4Cl

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What is the general form of a Decomposition Reaction?

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AB → A + B, where AB is a compound that breaks down into its elements.

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What is the general form of a Double Replacement Reaction?

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AB + CD → AD + CB, where two compounds exchange components.

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What is a Combustion Reaction?

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