Chemical Reactions: Types of Reactions

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After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Describe ways that matter can change physically and chemically and explain what a chemical reaction is.
  2. Distinguish between endothermic and exothermic chemical reactions.
  3. Classify reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, or double displacement.
  4. Analyze energy changes that accompany chemical reactions, such as in heat packs, cold packs, and glow sticks.