Describe the law of conservation of mass and how it applies to chemical reactions.

Mass in an isolated system is neither created nor destroyed.

Describe the pattern of synthesis (combination) and decomposition reactions.

Chemical reactions where two elements combine to make a product. The newly formed product
is always a compound.

What are the key characteristics of a combustion and Redox reactions?

Combustion reactions always involve molecular oxygen. Combustion reactions are almost
always exothermic. Redox reactions have a reducing agent and a oxidizing agent

How are nuclear reactions different from chemical reactions?

Chemical reaction can be influenced by pressure or temperature. Nuclear reaction is independent
of such factors.

Describe the three main types of radioactive decay and their properties.
The three types of decay are alpha decay, beta decay, and gamma decay.
● Alpha-particle is highly active and energetic
● Beta particles have a small mass and can be released with high energy, they can reach
relativistic speeds.
● In gamma decay the nucleus changes from a higher energy state to a lower energy state
through the emission of electromagnetic radiation