CHEM 6.5 Synthesis and Decomposition

Question 1

What is a synthesis reaction ?

Answer 1

-Involves smaller atoms or molecules combining to form a larger molecule

-Two or more reactants combine to make one product

-The general equation for a synthesis reaction is:

A + B –> AB
element + element –> compound

Question 2

Hydrogen + Oxygen –> water

Answer 2

H2 + O2 –> H2O

Question 3

Balance this chemical equation

Answer 3

2 H2 + O2 –> 2 H2O