Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 7 - Chemical Reactions - Exercises - Questions - Page 239: 23

Answer

A synthesis reaction is a chemical reaction in which multiple reactants combine to form a single product while a decomposition reaction is the separation of a single chemical compound into two or more elements. Example of a synthesis reaction is: $2Na + Cl_{2} --> 2NaCl$ Example of a decomposition reaction is: $2Al_{2}O_{3} --> 4Al + 3O_{2}$

Work Step by Step

A synthesis reaction is a chemical reaction in which multiple reactants combine to form a single product while a decomposition reaction is the separation of a single chemical compound into two or more elements. Example of a synthesis reaction is: $2Na + Cl_{2} --> 2NaCl$ Example of a decomposition reaction is: $2Al_{2}O_{3} --> 4Al + 3O_{2}$
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