________ is used to determine an unknown element in a precipitate reaction.
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Hydrocarbon combustion
________: carbon + hydrogen (and sometimes oxygen) is ignited and produces CO2 and water, sometimes other compounds as well depending on the elements present.
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Synthesis reaction
________: when elements or simple compounds are combined to form a single, more complex compound.
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redox reactions
In ________, electrons are swapped between reactants and the oxidation states of the reactants are changed.
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Decomposition
________: opposite of synthesis- occurs usually in the presence of heat.
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electronegative element
When oxygen is not present, the most ________ has a state equal to it's most common charge.
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Oxidation reduction
________ (redox): results in change of oxidation state (only for some)
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Precipitation
________: two aqueous solutions mixing to create a solid precipitate.
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Acid base
________: when an acid (H+) reacts with a base (OH)- to form water and a salt.
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Synthesis reaction
when elements or simple compounds are combined to form a single, more complex compound
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alkali metals, ammonium, nitrate
* Compounds with _____ , _______,__ and _________ are always soluble.
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zero
Any neutral atom not bonded has an oxidation state of ____.
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most common charge
a single atom has an oxidation state equal to _____
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total charge
the oxidation state of a compound is equal to the ____
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acid
a compound capable of donating a proton (such as H+)
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base
a compound capable of accepting a proton
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amphoteric
a compound that is capable of behaving as both an acid and a base (such as water)
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H3O3
oxygen typically has a oxidation state of -2, except in _____ where it has a oxidation state of -1
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\+1
when hydrogen is bonded to a nonmetal, it has an oxidation state of ___
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\-1
when hydrogen is bonded to a metal, it has an oxidation state of ___
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