Balancing and Reaction Types Flashcard

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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The substances that go into a reaction are called reactants.

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Balance the equation: CF₄ + Br₂ → CBr₄ + F₂. What are the coefficients?

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1, 2, 1, 2

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: Cu(OH)₂ → CuO + H₂O?

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Decomposition reaction.

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How many HCl molecules are needed to balance the equation: Mg + __HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂?

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2 HCl molecules.

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What type of reaction is HCl + AgNO₃ → AgCl + HNO₃?

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Double Replacement reaction.

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Define a decomposition reaction.

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

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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 are products in a chemical reaction?

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The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction are called products.

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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 single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.