Chemical Reactions Newsletter
Blaise Moritz
Synthesis:
the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials
Equation: A + B ---> AB
Examples: Synthesis of water
Decomposition:
reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one reactant yields two or more products
Equation: AB → A + B
Examples: Water can be separated by electrolysis into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas through decomposition reaction
Single Replacement
is a chemical reaction where one reactant is exchanged for one ion of a second reactant
Equation: A + BC → B + AC
Examples: Statue of Liberty
Double Replacement
is a chemical reaction where two reactant ionic compounds exchange ions to form two new product compounds with the same ions
Equation: A+B- + C+D- → A+D- + C+B-
Examples: Table Salt
Combustion
is a type of chemical reaction where compound and an oxidant is reacted to produce heat and a new product
Equation: CxHy + O2 ---> CO2 + H2O
Examples: burring of coal