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What is the general term for the transformation of reactants into products by forming and breaking chemical bonds?
What is the general term for the transformation of reactants into products by forming and breaking chemical bonds?
Chemical reactions
Give an example of a synthesis reaction.
Give an example of a synthesis reaction.
Carbon and hydrogen react to form methane.
What type of reaction breaks a single reactant into two or more simpler products?
What type of reaction breaks a single reactant into two or more simpler products?
Decomposition reaction
Explain what single-displacement reactions involve.
Explain what single-displacement reactions involve.
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How can you classify chemical reactions based on the number of substances involved?
How can you classify chemical reactions based on the number of substances involved?
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What is another name for double-displacement reactions?
What is another name for double-displacement reactions?
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In the reaction between silver nitrate and potassium iodide, what are the two products formed?
In the reaction between silver nitrate and potassium iodide, what are the two products formed?
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What is the key characteristic of oxidation-reduction reactions?
What is the key characteristic of oxidation-reduction reactions?
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Explain the outcome of an acid-base reaction in terms of products formed.
Explain the outcome of an acid-base reaction in terms of products formed.
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How do chemists benefit from understanding different types of chemical reactions?
How do chemists benefit from understanding different types of chemical reactions?
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Study Notes
Types of Chemical Reactions
Chemical reactions are the transformation of one or more substances, known as reactants, into one or more different substances, known as products, by forming and breaking chemical bonds. These transformations can be classified into several types, each revealing unique features and applications.
Synthesis or Combination Reactions
Synthesis reactions, also called combination reactions, combine two or more reactants to form a single product. These reactions typically involve covalent bonds and may form new substances or change the ratio of elements in a compound.
Example: Carbon and hydrogen react to form methane: [ \text{C(s)} + 2 \text{H}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow \text{CH}_4\text{(g)} ]
Decomposition Reactions
Decomposition reactions, also known as dissociation reactions, break a single reactant into two or more simpler products. These reactions may be either homogeneous or heterogeneous, depending on whether the reaction occurs between a single phase or different phases.
Example: Ammonia decomposes into nitrogen and hydrogen: [ \text{NH}_3\text{(g)} \rightarrow \text{N}_2\text{(g)} + 3 \text{H}_2\text{(g)} ]
Single-Displacement Reactions
Single-displacement reactions, also known as replacement reactions, involve the replacement of an atom or a group of atoms in one reactant by an atom or group of atoms from another reactant.
Example: Zinc reacts with copper(II) sulfate to produce zinc sulfate and copper(I) metal: [ \text{Zn(s)} + \text{CuSO}_4\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{ZnSO}_4\text{(aq)} + \text{Cu(s)} ]
Double-Displacement Reactions
Double-displacement reactions, also known as metathesis reactions, involve the substitution of cations and anions between two reactants to form two new products.
Example: Silver nitrate and potassium iodide react to produce potassium nitrate and silver iodide: [ \text{AgNO}_3\text{(aq)} + \text{KI(aq)} \rightarrow \text{AgI(s)} + \text{KNO}_3\text{(aq)} ]
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Oxidation-reduction reactions, also known as redox reactions, involve the transfer of electrons between reactants, resulting in the oxidation of one species and reduction of another.
Example: Iron reacts with hydrogen gas to produce iron(II) hydroxide and hydrogen gas: [ \text{Fe(s)} + \text{H}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow \text{Fe(OH)}_2\text{(s)} ]
Acid-Base Reactions
Acid-base reactions involve the neutralization of an acid by a base, producing water and a salt. The strength of the acid and base determines the ratio of products formed.
Example: Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide react to produce sodium chloride and water: [ \text{HCl(aq)} + \text{NaOH(aq)} \rightarrow \text{NaCl(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{O(l)} ]
Understanding these types of chemical reactions allows chemists to better predict and control the outcomes of chemical processes, from the discovery of new materials to the development of medicines and sustainable energy technologies.
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Learn about the different types of chemical reactions, including synthesis, decomposition, single-displacement, double-displacement, oxidation-reduction, and acid-base reactions. Explore examples of each reaction type and understand their unique characteristics and applications.
