Identifying Types of Reactions

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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. Example: Ba(HCO3)2 → BaCO3 + CO2 + H2O.

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound. Example: lead + magnesium nitrate → lead (II) nitrate + magnesium.

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product. Example: Fe + Cl2 → FeCl3.

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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, forming two new compounds. Example: calcium nitrate + sodium sulfate → calcium sulfate + sodium nitrate.

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What is a Combustion Reaction?

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A reaction that involves the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen, producing heat and light. Example: CH3OH + O2 → CO2 + H2O.

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Identify the type of reaction: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

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Synthesis.

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Identify the type of reaction: 2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl

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Synthesis.

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Identify the type of reaction: 2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2

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Decomposition.

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Identify the type of reaction: Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2

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Single Replacement.

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Identify the type of reaction: Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl

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Double Replacement.