Balancing Equations, Types of Reactions, &Endo vs Exothermic

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What is a chemical equation?

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A chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, showing the reactants and products along with their quantities.

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What does it mean to balance a chemical equation?

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Balancing a chemical equation means ensuring that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation, in accordance with the law of conservation of mass.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction that undergo change to form products.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a single displacement reaction?

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

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What is a double displacement reaction?

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A double displacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or elements to form two new compounds.

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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An endothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings, resulting in a decrease in temperature.