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Explain why the terms synthesis and decomposition are appropriate names for their respective reaction types?
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Decomposition: Takes the composition of an organism when it dies and breaks it down to tiny particles of simple matter usually becoming a nutrient in the soil.
Synthesis: Is combining two or more simple elements that work together to form something new.
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How are synthesis and decomposition reactions alike?
Synthesis and decomposition reactions are opposites. Synthesis: A + B -> C Decomposition: C -> A + B They both involve three elements or compounds, one of which is a combination of the other two. An example: N2O5 -> NO2 + NO3 Is a decomposition reaction.
What is the difference between synthesis and breakdown reactions?
A synthesis reaction is where two (or more) chemicals or elements combine to create one new product. A decomposition reaction is the opposite meaning it is when one compound is broken down into the 2 (or more) compounds/elements it is made up of. Both of these refer to compounds, not mixtures. Mixtures cannot have synthesis or decomposition reactions. The difference between a compound and a mixture is that a compound is chemically bonded together at the atomic level while a mixture is just mixed together.
What is electrolytic decomposition reaction?
a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions is known as electrolytic decomposition reaction
Is a candle-burning a combinaion decomposition or replacement reaction?
Neither. It is a combustion reaction.
What happens in a synthesis reaction?
two substances combine to form a new substance
What is the reverse reaction type of synthesis?
Probable you think to a decompostion reaction.
What is the opposite of a synthesis reaction?
It would be a catabolic reaction or decomposition reaction.
Is a decomposition reaction almost the same as a synthesis reaction?
no
Is digestion a synthesis reaction?
Is this reaction an illustration of synthesis or digestion
What is the opposite of synthesis?
It would be a catabolic reaction or decomposition reaction.
What is the opposite of a synthesis?
It would be a catabolic reaction or decomposition reaction.
What reaction is opposite of a synthesis reaction?
It would be a catabolic reaction or decomposition reaction.
Is this a synthesis reaction single displacement reaction decomposition reaction or double displacement reaction KNO3-KNO2 plus O2?
decomposition
What type of reaction produces two or more products from a single reactant?
The type of reaction that combines reactants to produce larger products is called synthesis. The opposite process of synthesis is decomposition.
What type of reaction is K Cl - KCl?
its a synthesis reaction.
What is it when 2 simple substances combine to form a new more complex substance?
a synthesis reaction or a combination reaction
Is bleach a synthesis reaction?
"Bleach" as a noun is a substance, not a reaction at all. "Bleach" as a verb could conceivably be a synthesis reaction, but is more often decomposition.
