Chemistry Chapter 5: Chemical Reactions

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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen monoxide?

N2O (correct)

N2O2

O2N

A decomposition reaction involves breaking a compound down into smaller compounds or elements.

True

What is produced when table salt is decomposed?

Sodium metal and chlorine gas

In a synthesis reaction, two or more elements or compounds combine to form a ______.

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Match the following types of reactions with their definitions:

Decomposition = Breaking a compound into smaller entities Synthesis = Combining elements or compounds to form a new compound Ionic Compounds = Composed of metals and non-metals Chemical Equations = Representation of a chemical reaction using symbols Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the six common types of chemical reactions identified by chemists?

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Combustion reactions only involve hydrocarbons and oxygen.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction occurs when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce zinc chloride and hydrogen gas?

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In a __________ reaction, two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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Match the type of chemical reaction to its description:

Synthesis = Two or more substances combine to form a single compound Decomposition = A single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances Single Replacement = An element displaces another element in a compound Double Replacement = The exchange of ions between two compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is formed during a combustion reaction?

Water and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Identify a common characteristic of ionic compounds.

They are formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main type of chemical reaction?

Metal and Non-metal Signup and view all the answers

A neutralization reaction typically involves an acid and a base.

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What type of reaction occurs when two or more substances combine to form a single product?

Synthesis Signup and view all the answers

In a ________ reaction, elements switch places with one another.

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Match the following types of chemical reactions with their definitions:

Synthesis = Two or more substances combine to form one product Decomposition = A compound breaks down into simpler substances Single Replacement = An element replaces another in a compound Combustion = A substance reacts with oxygen, releasing energy Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction is characterized by the formation of water and a salt?

Neutralization Signup and view all the answers

What do you call a reaction where an ion from a compound is replaced by an ion from another compound?

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A combustion reaction only involves organic compounds.

False Signup and view all the answers

The ________ of a chemical reaction represents the substances before the reaction occurs.

reactants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a diatomic molecule?

Oxygen (O2) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Chemical Reactions

Chemical reactions can be categorized into six main types: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, neutralization (acid-base), and combustion.
Classifying reactions involves examining reactants to predict products.

Synthesis Reactions

In synthesis (or combustion) reactions, two or more reactants combine to form a single product.
The general form is: element + element → compound (e.g., A + B → AB)
Example 1: 2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl (sodium + chlorine → sodium chloride)
Example 2: 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO (magnesium + oxygen → magnesium oxide)
Example 3: N₂ + O₂ → 2N₂O (nitrogen + oxygen → dinitrogen monoxide)

Decomposition Reactions

Decomposition reactions break down a compound into smaller compounds or elements.
The general form is: compound → element + element (e.g., AB → A + B)
Example 1: 2NaCl → 2Na + Cl₂ (sodium chloride → sodium + chlorine)
Example 2: 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂ (water → hydrogen + oxygen).

Single Replacement Reactions

In a single replacement reaction, one element is replaced by another element in a compound.
The element being substituted can be a metal or non-metal.
The general form is: element + compound → element + compound (e.g., A + BC → AC + B where A is a metal) or (e.g., A + BC → AC + B where A is a non-metal)
Example 1: Cu + 2AgNO₃ → Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag (copper + silver nitrate → copper(II) nitrate + silver)
Example 2: F₂ + 2NaI → I₂ + 2NaF (fluorine + sodium iodide → iodine + sodium fluoride)

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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of chemical reactions in this quiz from Chemistry Chapter 5. Explore key topics such as decomposition and synthesis reactions, and understand the formation of compounds. Answer questions on chemical formulas and reaction types to solidify your understanding.