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Which statement correctly compares synthesis and decomposition reactions?

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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.
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. - no response given

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.
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. - no response given

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.
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. - no response given

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.
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. - no response given

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The correct statement that compares synthesis and decomposition reactions is:

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.

This is because:

  • Synthesis Reaction (Combination Reaction): Two or more reactants combine to form one product, represented as A + B → AB.
  • Decomposition Reaction: One compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances, represented as AB → A + B.

Thus, they are indeed opposites.