What are the rules to synthesis reactions?
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May 13, 2015
A synthesis reaction (combination reaction) occurs when two or more reactants combine to produce a single product. The generic reaction is
The following are examples of synthesis reactions.
Hydrogen gas plus oxygen gas produce water.
Sodium metal plus chlorine gas produce sodium chloride.
Synthesis reactions can also occur between compounds.
Calcium oxide plus carbon dioxide produce calcium carbonate.