Balancing , Translating and identifyin Chemical Reactions Review

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound, resulting in a new element and a new compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What are the coefficients when the equation is balanced: 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O?

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2, 1, 2

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a fuel reacts with oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na2SO4

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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; it is conserved.

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What is the difference between reactants and products in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are substances that undergo a chemical change, while products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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

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What is an example of a decomposition reaction?

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The breakdown of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen (O2).

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What is the general form of a chemical equation?

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Reactants on the left side, products on the right side, separated by an arrow (->).