Types of Chemical Reactions 2.3 Flashcards
1
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a reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound
A
synthesis reaction
2
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a reaction in which a single compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances
A
decomposition reaction
3
Q
a reaction in one element or radical takes the place of another element or radical in a compound
A
single-displacement reaction
4
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a reaction in which a gad, a solid precipitate, or a molecular compound forms from the exchange of ions between two compounds
A
double-displacement reaction