Is the following reaction synthesis or decomposition?

N_2 (g) + O_2 (g) -> 2NO (g)

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Stefan V.
Jul 26, 2016

Synthesis.

Explanation:

In simple terms, a synthesis reaction is the name given to a reaction that consumes two or more reactants and produces a single product.

In this case, nitrogen gas, "N"_2, and oxygen gas, "O"_2, react to form nitric oxide, "NO". Notice that two reactants are used up and a single product is formed -> a synthesis reaction took place.

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