Types of Reactions — Unit test Answers

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3

Which characteristic best identifies a decomposition reaction?

A
a single compound as a reactant
B
a single compound as a product
C
an element and a compound as reactants
D
an element and a compound as products
4

Which type of reaction is represented by the generic equation AB + CD AD + CB?

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A
combustion
B
decomposition
C
single replacement
D
double replacement
6

A chemical reaction has two elements as reactants. Which type of reaction might occur?

A
synthesis
B
decomposition
C
single replacement
D
double replacement
7

A chemical reaction in which one element replaces another element in a compound can be categorized as a

A
combustion reaction.
B
decomposition reaction.
C
single displacement reaction.
D
double displacement reaction.
8

The formation of which product(s) will most likely be observed in a combustion reaction?

A
an oxide
B
one element and one compound
C
an element
D
two ionic compounds
10

Sodium chloride reacts with copper sulfate to produce sodium sulfate and copper chloride.This equation represents a

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A
synthesis reaction.
B
decomposition reaction.
C
single replacement reaction.
D
double replacement reaction.
11

Which type of chemical reaction occurs in C6H12 + 9O2 6CO2 + 6H2O?

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A
synthesis
B
combustion
C
single replacement
D
double replacement
12

A double replacement reaction can be best described as a reaction in which

A
a substitution takes place.
B
two atoms of a compound are lost.
C
ions are exchanged between two compounds.
D
electrons are exchanged between two atoms.
13

In which type of chemical reaction do two or more substances combine to form one substance?

A
synthesis
B
decomposition
C
single replacement
D
double replacement
16

Which type of chemical reaction occurs in 2KClO3 2KCl + 3O2?

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A
synthesis
B
decomposition
C
single replacement
D
double replacement
18

Which is a characteristic of a decomposition reaction?

A
Substance P replaces X in the compound XY.
B
Substance XYZ breaks down into X, Y, and Z.
C
Substance Z burns in the presence of oxygen to form ZO.
D
Substance X combines with Y to form compound XY.
19

Which type of chemical reaction occurs in Ca + Cl2 CaCl2?

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A
synthesis
B
combustion
C
single replacement
D
double replacement

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