There are a few major types of reactions that occur. In a synthesis reaction, pure substances come together. They form a chemical bond and produce new compounds. A synthesis of 2H_22 and O_22 results in 2H_22O, also known as water. In a decomposition reaction, the inverse occurs; a compound's chemical bonds break. Both synthesis and decomposition result in new substances but not new atoms, and no matter is created or destroyed. synthesis can best be described as

a. the opposite of decomposition.

b. the same as decomposition.

c. the result of decomposition.

d. the cause of decomposition