Chemical Reactions Flashcards
1
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The reaction when two chemicals combine to create a larger chemical
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Synthesis reaction
2
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The reaction when a larger chemical breaks up into two or more smaller chemicals
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Decomposition reaction
3
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When an organic material (Carbon, Nitrogen) reacts with oxygen to create carbon dioxide gas & water vapour
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Combustion reaction
4
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When atoms of a pure element replaces an element in a chemical compound
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Single-displacement reaction
5
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When the cations of two ionic compounds swap to create another compound
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Double-displacement reaction (precipitation reaction)
6
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A double-displacement reaction in which water is formed
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Acid-base reaction
