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Aluminum can react with oxygen gas to produce aluminum oxide (Al2O3). What type of reaction is this? single–replacement synthesis double–replacement decomposition

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it is a synthesis reaction
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Answer: synthesis

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Single replacement reaction is a chemical reaction in which more reactive element displaces the less reactive element from its salt solution.

Example:
Zn+2HCl\rightarrow ZnCl_2+H_2

2. Synthesis reaction is a chemical reaction in which two reactants are combining to form one product.

Example:
4Al+3O_2\rightarrow 2Al_2O_3

3. Double displacement reaction is one in which exchange of ions take place.

Example:
2NaOH(aq)+(NH_4)_2SO_4(aq)\rightarrow 2NH_4OH(aq)+Na_2SO_4(aq)

4. Decomposition is a type of chemical reaction in which one reactant gives two or more than two products.

Example:
Li_2CO_3\rightarrow Li_2O+CO_2

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