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Details Title: Reactions Description: 5 types of reactions Total Flash Cards: 5 Created: 12/06/2004 11:03:38	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Combustion Definition A type of chemical reaction in which a hydrocarbon and oxygen are combined to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy. Term Decomposition Definition In this type of chemical reaction one substance is broken down into two or more simpler substances. Term Single Replacement Definition In this chemical reaction one element takes the place of another that was originally part of a compound. Term Double Replacement Definition Also known as metathesis reactions, these involve the swapping of ions from two chemical compounds forming two new ones. Term Synthesis Definition A.K.A. composition reaction - This reaction involves taking two or more simple chemical substances and combining them into one, more complex substance.