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Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions

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Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions

Decomposition Reaction

A reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

AB → A + B Dimensionless Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions

Dehydration Reaction

A reaction in which water is removed from a single molecule, generally producing an unsaturated or condensed product.

R–CH₂–CH₂OH → R–CH=CH₂ + H₂O Dimensionless Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions

Disproportionation Reaction

A redox reaction in which a single species is simultaneously oxidised and reduced.

2A → A⁺ + A⁻ Dimensionless Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions

Double Displacement Reaction

A reaction in which two compounds exchange partner ions to form two new compounds.

AB + CD → AD + CB Dimensionless