Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
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Decomposition Reaction
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
A reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
AB → A + B
Dehydration Reaction
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
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
Disproportionation Reaction
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
A redox reaction in which a single species is simultaneously oxidised and reduced.
2A → A⁺ + A⁻
Double Displacement Reaction
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
A reaction in which two compounds exchange partner ions to form two new compounds.
AB + CD → AD + CB