JAF Classifying Chemical Reactions

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are the substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction, found on the left side of a chemical equation.

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What are products in a chemical equation?

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Products are the substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction, found on the right side of a chemical equation.

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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.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A combustion reaction is a type of chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.

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What is a combination (or synthesis) reaction?

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A combination (or synthesis) reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single 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 does the arrow (→) in a chemical equation represent?

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The arrow (→) in a chemical equation represents the direction of the reaction, indicating that reactants are transformed into products.

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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.