Balancing and Reaction Types

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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.

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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A reaction where a single reactant breaks down into two or more products.

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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A reaction where two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds.

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What is Combustion?

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A reaction that involves the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen, producing heat and light.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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By ensuring that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is the general form of a Synthesis Reaction?

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A + B → AB

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What is the general form of a Decomposition Reaction?

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AB → A + B

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What is the general form of a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A + BC → AC + B

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What is the general form of a Double Replacement Reaction?

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AB + CD → AD + CB