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  • 5 Major Types of Chemical Reactions Explained - Chemistry Basics
    The five major categories of chemical reactions are:

    1. Combination reactions: Two or more substances combine to form a single product.

    * Example: 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O

    2. Decomposition reactions: A single substance breaks down into two or more products.

    * Example: 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂

    3. Single-replacement reactions: One element replaces another element in a compound.

    * Example: Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu

    4. Double-replacement reactions: Two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds.

    * Example: AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃

    5. Combustion reactions: A substance reacts with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light and heat.

    * Example: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

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