Two chemical reactions are shown: 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 Which statement is true?    Both are synthesis reactions.  Both are decomposition reactions.  A is a synthesis reaction, and B is a decomposition reaction.

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Two chemical reactions are shown:

  1. 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
  2. CaCO3 → CaO + CO2


Which statement is true?

 

 Both are synthesis reactions. 

Both are decomposition reactions. 

A is a synthesis reaction, and B is a decomposition reaction. 

or A is a decomposition reaction, and B is a synthesis reaction.

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