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What type of reaction is the following equation:AgCl2 --> Ag + Cl2 a Synthesis b Single Replacement c Combustion d Decomposition

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For types of reactions, we usually have:

Combination (also called synthesis): Where two elements or one compound and one element will bond and form a new compound as a product, the representation for this reaction is:

A + B -> AB

Decomposition: The opposite from Combination, now one compound will decompose and form 2 new elements or compounds as the product:

AB -> A + B

Single Replacement: One element will take the place of another element in already existing compound:

A + BC -> AB + C

Double Replacement: Now we have two compounds switching elements and forming two new compounds:

AB + CD -> AC + BD

In this case, we have an example of a Decomposition reaction, therefore letter D

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