Question

Which statement correctly compares synthesis and decomposition reactions? a Synthesis and decomposition reactions are opposites of each other. Synthesis reactions are in the form A + B → AB, while decomposition reactions are in the form AB → A + B. b Synthesis and decomposition reactions are both neutralization reactions. Synthesis reactions are in the form A + B → AB, while decomposition reactions are in the form AB → A + B. c Synthesis and decomposition reactions are both neutralization reactions. Synthesis reactions are in the form AB → A + B, while decomposition reactions are in the form A + B → AB. d Synthesis and decomposition reactions are opposites of each other. Synthesis reactions are in the form AB → A + B, while decomposition reactions are in the form A + B → AB.

Answer 1

The statement that correctly compares synthesis and decomposition reactions would be that synthesis and decomposition reactions are opposites of each other. Synthesis reactions are in the form A + B → AB, while decomposition reactions are in the form AB → A + B. Thus, A would be the right option.

In synthesis reactions, two different atoms combine to form a compound, such that:

A + B ---> AB...................equation 1

In decomposition reactions, a compound or molecule disintegrates to form two different atoms or molecules, such that:

AB ---> A + B......................equation 2

Equation 1 is essentially the opposite of equation 2. Thus, it can be said that synthesis and decomposition reactions are opposites of each other.

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