Basics of Chemical Reactions

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A type of reaction in which two or more elements combine to form a more complex compound.

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How do you balance the equation HgO --> Hg + O?

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The balanced equation is 2HgO --> 2Hg + O2.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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The elements or compounds that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is a product in chemistry?

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A substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction.

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What type of reaction is represented by AB + CD → AD + CB?

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Double Replacement.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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What is a reactant?

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A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction.

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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 the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed.

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What is an example of a synthesis reaction?

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The formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O.