Chemical Reaction Types

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What are the products in the chemical equation: 2H₂ + O₂ → ?

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2H₂O

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What type of reaction is KOH + H₃PO₄ → K₃PO₄ + H₂O?

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Double replacement

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What type of reaction is NO₂ → N₂ + O₂?

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Decomposition

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Where are reactants located in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are always on the left side of the arrow.

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Where are products located in a chemical reaction?

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Products are always on the right side of the arrow.

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What type of reaction always starts with a hydrocarbon and produces carbon dioxide and water?

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Combustion

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a new compound.

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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 single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A reaction where the anions and cations of two different compounds switch places.