Question

A synthesis reaction can be identified because it only has pure elements on the left side of the arrow and compounds on the right side of the arrow.
True
False

Answer 1

Actually, this would be false.

Answer 2

Answer: False

Explanation:

Element is a pure substance which is composed of atoms of similar elements.It can not be decomposed into simpler constituents using chemical reactions. Example: Hydrogen $H_2$

Compound is a pure substance which is made from atoms of different elements combined together in a fixed ratio by mass.It can be decomposed into simpler constituents using chemical reactions. Example: water $H_2O$

Synthesis reaction is a type of reaction in which multiple reactants combine to form a single product.Compounds can also combine to give other compounds as in the given reaction: $BaO+CO_2\rightarrow BaCO_3$

Thus the statement is false.