Reaction Types
synthesis
the forming or building of a more complex substance or compound from elements or simpler compounds.
single replacement
A type of oxidation-reduction chemical reaction when an element or ion moves out of one compound and into another
double replacement
reaction you begin with two compounds as your reactants. The products of the reaction are two compounds but the anions have switched
combustion
To combust is to burn. In every complete combustion equation a hydrocarbon(CxHy) reacts with oxygen (O2) to produce water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
redox
Redox reactions, or oxidation-reduction reactions, primarily involve the transfer of electrons between two chemical species. The compound that loses an electron is said to be oxidized, the one that gains an electron is said to be reduced.