chemical reactions

synthesis reaction

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synthesis reaction

a reaction in which two substance that form a new , more complex compound

decomposition reaction

a chemical reaction that occurs when a single compound breaks down into two or more elements or new compounds

single replacement reaction

a chemical reaction that occurs when the atoms of one element replace the atoms of another element in a compound

double replacement reaction

a chemical reaction between two compounds where the positive ion of one compound is exchanged with the positive ion of another compound

the decomposition of a substance by an electric current

combustion reaction

a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of heat and light

redox reactions (oxidation-reduction reactions)

chemical reactions that transfer electrons between reactants

chemical equation

A representation of a chemical reaction that uses symbols to show the relationship between the reactants and the products