Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants is equal to the total mass of the products.

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What are the products in a chemical reaction?

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The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction, located to the right of the arrow in a chemical equation.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form one product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where one compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

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What is a single displacement reaction?

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

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What is an example of a synthesis reaction?

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2 H₂ + O₂ → 2 H₂O (Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water).

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What is an example of a decomposition reaction?

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2 H₂O → 2 H₂ + O₂ (Water breaks down into hydrogen and oxygen).

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What is an example of a single displacement reaction?

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Zn + 2 HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂ (Zinc displaces hydrogen in hydrochloric acid).

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What is an example of a double displacement reaction?

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AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃ (Silver nitrate and sodium chloride exchange ions).