chapter 11 Flashcards
1
Q
synthesis
A
simple reactants combine to form a complex product
2
Q
decompisition
A
a complex reactant breaks into simple products
3
Q
hydrocarbon combustion
A
burning a compound a compound. Products will ALWAYS be H2O and CO2
4
Q
single replacement
A
1 element + ionic compound = a New Ionic compound + element
5
Q
double replacement
A
1 element + ionic compound = a New Ionic compound + new element
6
Q
precipitate reaction
A
type of double replacement where you mic 2 solutions of ionic compounds to form a solid salt + a dissolved salt
7
Q
acid/base reaction
A
type of double replacement where its an acid + base = ionic compound
8
Q
when do you do the criss cross?
A
when you have to find the products NOT when you have to balance. THEN you balance
