Chapter 11 Flashcards
decomposition reaction
a chemical change in which a single compound is broken down into two or more simpler products
AB=>A+B
combination reaction
a chemical change in which two or more substances react to form a single new substance; also called a synthesis reaction
A+B=>C
single-replacement reaction
a chemical change in which one element replaces a second element in a compound; also called a displacement reaction
AB+C=>A+BC
double-replacement reaction
a chemical change that involves an exchange of positive ions between two compounds
AB+CD=>AD+CB
combustion reaction
a chemical change in which an element or a compound reacts with oxygen, often producing energy in the form of heat and light