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How does knowing the reactants and products

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The reactants and products determine the type of chemical reaction. If there are more products than reactants, then it is a decomposition reaction. If there are more reactants than products, it is a synthesis reaction. If oxygen is a part of the reactant, it is a combustion reaction.

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