Chemical Reactions Flashcards
Double replacement
Two compounds reacting to form two new compounds
Switch the last two elements while paying attention the charge
Combustion
Always a reaction with oxygen and always forms water and carbon dioxide
Single replacement
One element reacting with a compound to form new element and new compound.
If the single element is positive, switch it with the positive element in the compound. If the single element is negative, switch it with the negative element.
Addition, synthesis, composition, or combination
Addition of anything to make ONE NEW COMPOUND
“-ide” is for all
Negative, monoatomic ions. The second element in a binary compound is always negative.
Decomposition of binary compounds form…
Two new elements. Watch out for the diatomic molecules in every reaction!
Decomposition of metallic chlorate a form…
Metallic chlorides and oxygen
Decomposition of metallic carbonates form…
Metallic oxides and carbon dioxide
Decomposition of metallic hydroxides form
Metallic oxide and water
Decomposition of oxyacids form…
Water and a nonmetallic oxide
Take out a water molecule and put whatever is left after you take out that water molecule
