Five Common Types Of Chemical Reactions

Question 1

Five common types of chemical reactions are:

Answer 1

1. Synthesis/Formation
2. Decomposition
3. Hydrocarbon Combustion
4. Single Replacement
5. Double Replacement

Question 2

Synthesis / formation is when:

Answer 2

Elements or compounds are joined together

Question 3

Decomposition is when:

Answer 3

Compounds are separated into constituent parts

Question 4

Hydrocarbon combustion is when:

Answer 4

A hydrocarbon combines with oxygen and the products are always carbon dioxide and water vapour (CO,2 and H,2O)

Question 5

Single replacement is when:

Answer 5

A single element replaces another element in a compound

Question 6

Double replacement is when:

Answer 6

An element from each of two compounds switch places