Reaction Types
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CombustionOxygen reacts and produces CO2 and
H2O
General Reaction: CxHx + O2 CO2 + H2O
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Synthesis, CombinationTwo or more simple compounds combine
to form a more complicated one.
A + B AB
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Decomposition
A complex molecule breaks down to make simpler ones (opposite of
synthesis).
AB A + B
Single Displacement
One element trades places with another element in a compound.
A + BC AC + B
Double DisplacementThe anions and cations of two
different molecules switch places, forming two entirely different
compounds.
AB + CD AD + CB
Fe is oxidized
Cu is reduced
Redox Reaction
OiL RiGOxidation IsLosing electronsReductionIsGaining Electrons
Fe + Cu2+ Fe2+ + Cu
Acid-Base
React to form “Salt” and Water
Example: HBr + KOH H2O + KBr
Balancing ReactionsLaw of Conservation of Mass - Same number of atoms on eachUse coefficients (numbers in front) to balance the equations.
___Al + ___FeCl2 → ___AlCl3 +___Fe
1 Al Al 1
1 Fe Fe 1
2 Cl Cl 3
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