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Q.1Short answereasyImportantTypes of reactions

Define a decomposition reaction and give one everyday example.

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A decomposition reaction splits one compound into two or more products. Example: heating limestone CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂, or electrolysis of water.

Look for heat, light or electricity as the energy that breaks the reactant.

Q.2Short answermediumImportantOxidation and reduction

What is a redox reaction? Identify the substance oxidised in 2Cu + O₂ → 2CuO.

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A redox reaction has oxidation and reduction together. Copper is oxidised (gains oxygen); oxygen is reduced.

If a metal gains oxygen, that metal is oxidised.

Q.3Short answermediumImportantBalancing equations

State the law used while balancing a chemical equation.

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Law of conservation of mass: mass (and number of each atom) on the reactant side equals the product side.

Never change formulae — only change coefficients.

Q.4Short answermediumImportant

Why is the pH of the mouth important for tooth decay?

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If mouth pH falls below about 5.5, enamel (calcium phosphate) starts dissolving. Bacteria produce acid from sugar, so rinsing and cleaning keeps pH safer.

Link sugar → acid → low pH → enamel damage.

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