Types of chemical reactions and balancing chemical equations

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What are the starting materials in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: 2 H₃AsO₄ → As₂O₅ + 3 H₂O?

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Decomposition

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: KOH + H₃PO₄ → K₃PO₄ + H₂O?

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Double replacement

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: C₂H₄ + 3 O₂ → 2 CO₂ + 2 H₂O?

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Combustion

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How many elements are in the compound C₆H₁₂O₆?

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3

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Define a synthesis reaction.

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical 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 decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A double replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is combustion?

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Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light.