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Types of reactions
6 types of chemical reactions
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Chemistry
10th Grade
12/02/2011

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Synthesis

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A+B --> AB

2 elements combining to make a compound

Ex: Li + Cl--> LiCl

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Decomposition

Definition

AB--> A + B

To break apart a compound to from 2 or more parts

Ex: MgF2--> Mg + F2

Ex: Ca(Co3)--> Co2 + CaO

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Single Displacement

Definition

A+BC--> AC + B

A stronger element kicks out a weaker element forming a new compound.

Ex: H2 + FeCl3 --> HCl + Fe

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Double Displacement

Definition

AB + CD --> AD + CB

 

Metals switiching non metal partners

 

Ex: BeBr2 + CaCl2 --> BeCl2  + CaBr2

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Combustion

Definition

CxHy + O2 --> Co2  + H20

To burn something, products are always Carbon Dioxide and Water.

 Ex: CH4  + O2  --> CO2  + H2O

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Acid-Base

Definition

HX + Y(OH)--> XY +H20

Acids and bases added together form salt and water which is a neutral charge.

Ex: Pb + O2 --> PbO2

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