Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is a Decomposition reaction?

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A chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products. Example: AB -> A + B.

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What is a Synthesis reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product. Example: A + B -> AB.

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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. Example: AB + CD -> CB + AD.

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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. Example: A + BC -> AC + B.

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What are Products in a chemical reaction?

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Substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction, located on the right side of the equation.

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What are Reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Substances that undergo a chemical change, located on the left side of the equation.

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What is Combustion reaction?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat. Example: Hydrocarbon + O2 -> CO2 + H2O.

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What is the general formula for a Decomposition reaction?

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AB -> A + B.

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What is the general formula for a Synthesis reaction?

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A + B -> AB.

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What is the general formula for a Double Replacement reaction?

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AB + CD -> CB + AD.