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What type of reaction involves the combination of two or more reactants to form a single product?
Double displacement reactions involve the exchange of partners between two compounds.
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What is the general equation for a single displacement reaction?
A + BC → AC + B
In a combustion reaction, a substance reacts with ______________, releasing heat and light.
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Match the following types of reactions with their general equations:
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Provide an example of a combustion reaction.
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Study Notes
Types of Chemical Reactions
Synthesis Reactions
- Also known as combination reactions
- Two or more reactants combine to form a single product
- General equation: A + B → AB
- Example: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
Decomposition Reactions
- A single reactant breaks down into two or more products
- General equation: AB → A + B
- Example: 2H2O → 2H2 + O2
Single Displacement Reactions
- One element displaces another element from a compound
- General equation: A + BC → AC + B
- Example: Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu
Double Displacement Reactions
- Two compounds exchange partners, forming two new compounds
- General equation: AB + CD → AD + CB
- Example: NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl
Combustion Reactions
- A substance reacts with oxygen, releasing heat and light
- General equation: Fuel + O2 → Products
- Example: 2CH4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O
Neutralization Reactions
- An acid reacts with a base to form a salt and water
- General equation: Acid + Base → Salt + Water
- Example: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O
Types of Chemical Reactions
Synthesis Reactions
- Combine two or more reactants to form a single product
- General equation: A + B → AB
- Example: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O (formation of water)
Decomposition Reactions
- A single reactant breaks down into two or more products
- General equation: AB → A + B
- Example: 2H2O → 2H2 + O2 (breakdown of water)
Single Displacement Reactions
- One element displaces another element from a compound
- General equation: A + BC → AC + B
- Example: Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu (zinc replaces copper)
Double Displacement Reactions
- Two compounds exchange partners, forming two new compounds
- General equation: AB + CD → AD + CB
- Example: NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl (exchange of partners between sodium chloride and silver nitrate)
Combustion Reactions
- A substance reacts with oxygen, releasing heat and light
- General equation: Fuel + O2 → Products
- Example: 2CH4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O (combustion of methane)
Neutralization Reactions
- An acid reacts with a base to form a salt and water
- General equation: Acid + Base → Salt + Water
- Example: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O (neutralization of hydrochloric acid)
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Description
This quiz covers the different types of chemical reactions, including synthesis reactions, decomposition reactions, and single displacement reactions. Understand the general equations and examples of each type.
