Mr. Bradley's Classifying Chemicals 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 (Combination) Reaction 2. Decomposition Reaction 3. Single Replacement Reaction 4. Double Replacement Reaction 5. Combustion Reaction

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, producing energy in the form of heat and light, typically resulting in carbon dioxide and water.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A reaction in which two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A process in which a single compound breaks down into two or more elements or simpler compounds.

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What are binary compounds?

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Compounds composed of two different elements.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A reaction in which one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A reaction in which the anions and cations of two different compounds exchange places, forming two new compounds.

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What is the role of catalysts in chemical reactions?

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Catalysts are substances that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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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; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.