CINCO REACTIONS!

Synthesis: Synthesis is adding two elements together to equal one new element. C+D=CD

Decomposition: The opposite of synthesis. Break down the elements to separate the compound element. CD=C+D

Single-Replacement: A metal replaces a metal, and a nonmetal replaces a nonmetal. F+GH turns into FH+G.

Double-Replacement: The same rules follow as single-replacement. RD+MC turns into RC+MD

Combustion: all substances in a compound are combined with oxygen, combustion means burning. Heat is easily produced, but can be easily distinguished. CxHy + O2 --> CO2 + H2O

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Reactions

Synthesis: Synthesis is adding two elements together to equal one new element. C+D=CD

Decomposition: The opposite of synthesis. Break down the elements to separate the compound element. CD=C+D

Single-Replacement: A metal replaces a metal, and a nonmetal replaces a nonmetal. F+GH turns into FH+G.

Double-Replacement: The same rules follow as single-replacement. RD+MC turns into RC+MD

Combustion: all substances in a compound are combined with oxygen, combustion means burning. Heat is easily produced, but can be easily distinguished. C_xH_y + O₂ --> CO₂ + H₂O

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Defenitions

Synthesis : is a reaction in which two or more substances mix to give a new compound .
Decomposition : separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance .
Single-Replacement : a type of oxidation-reduction chemical reaction when an element or iron moves out of one compound and into another .
Double-Replacement : a chemical reaction between two compounds where the positive ion of one compound is exchanged with the positive ion of another compound .
Combustion : chemical reactions between a fuel and an oxidant mixed by the production of heat and conversion of chemical species. The release of heat can result in light or a flame .