Quiz 2/Exam 2 Flashcards
Decomposition reaction
CD - - - - > C + D
Combination reaction
A + B - - - - > AB
Single-displacement reaction
A + CD - - - - > C + AD
Double-displacement reaction
CD + EF - - - - > CF + ED
Halogen displacement
One halogen can displace a halide
Halogen
Diatomic
Halide
Monoatomic
Halogen activity series
F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2
Three types of double-displacement reactions
Precipitation, acid-base, gas formation
Precipitation reaction
Formation of an insoluble solid called a precipitate
Combustion reactions
Any reaction involving oxygen as a reactant
Molecular equation (ME)
In which substances are represented as they exist as molecules
Ionic equations
Represents substances in their realistic forms in solution
Strong electrolytes
Separate into ions
Always
Ask if reaction happens or not