Which of following statements best defines a combination or synthesis reaction?

a. When two or more simpler substances combine to form a more complex substance.
b. A complex substance that is broken down into several simpler substances.
c. An element and a compound reacts so that the free element replaces an element in the compound.
d. When there is an exchange of the positively charged ions in two compounds.


A

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