| Term | Definition |
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Combination (synthesis) |
Two or more substances react to form a single substance; Reactants- Two compounds/elements |
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Decomposition |
A single compound is broken down into two or more products |
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Single Replacement |
Atoms of an element replace the atoms of a second element in a compound; Metals replace metals, non replace nonmetals (includes halogens, activity decreases as going downwards from group7A) |
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Double Replacement |
Positive ion from one compound combines with the negative ion in the other compound and vice versa |
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Combustion of Hydrocarbons |
Always add oxygen |
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Incomplete Combustion |
Yields CO |
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Complete Combustion |
Yields Co2 + H20 |