Types of reactions -- identification

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The reaction occurring in the equation H2O + SO3 -> H2SO4 is identified as a synthesis reaction, specifically a direct combination reaction. This process involves the combination of two compounds, water (H2O) and sulfur trioxide (SO3), to produce a larger compound, sulfuric acid (H2SO4). While synthesis reactions typically involve elements, they can also occur with compounds, as demonstrated in this case. The terms 'hydration' and 'dehydration' may also be used to describe this reaction and its reverse.

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What is the reaction occurring in
H2O + SO3 -> H2SO4

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Sorry, if this is dumb, I was confused about this question because I think its synthesis but I thought it only worked with elements? (Element A + Element B = Compound AB)
But then with this, I have water and SO3 which are already compounds becoming a bigger compound?
I don't think it really fits with the other types of reactions (single displacement, double displacement, decomposition and combustion all end up with something like A + B?), but then if it is synthesis does that mean that all compounds can also do this?
Thanks!
 
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Yes, it is synthesis. You combine two things producing a third.
 
It is synthesis(direct combination) reaction.
 
Different terms may describe different aspects, so you may more often encounter this described as 'hydration', the reverse reaction 'dehydration'.
 

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