level: Chemical reactions
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Chemical reactions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define a single displacement reaction | A reaction in which one element is substituted for another element in a compound |
| Define a double displacement reaction | Where two compounds react, and positive ions and the negative ions of the two reactants switch places, forming two new compounds or products. |
| Define a combustion reaction | A reaction in which a substance reacts with oxygen gas, releasing energy in the form of light and heat |
| Define a decomposition reaction | Processes in which chemical species break up into simpler parts |
| Define a redox reaction | A chemical reaction that takes place between an oxidizing substance and a reducing substance. |
| Define a combination reaction | A reaction in which two reactants combine to form one product |