chapter 11 Flashcards
synthesis
simple reactants combine to form a complex product
decompisition
a complex reactant breaks into simple products
hydrocarbon combustion
burning a compound a compound. Products will ALWAYS be H2O and CO2
single replacement
1 element + ionic compound = a New Ionic compound + element
double replacement
1 element + ionic compound = a New Ionic compound + new element
precipitate reaction
type of double replacement where you mic 2 solutions of ionic compounds to form a solid salt + a dissolved salt
acid/base reaction
type of double replacement where its an acid + base = ionic compound
when do you do the criss cross?
when you have to find the products NOT when you have to balance. THEN you balance