Reaction Types

Question 1

Combination Reactions

Answer 1

When 2 or more reactants form 1 product

Question 2

Decomposition Reactions

Answer 2

A compound breaks down into 2 or more substances. Usually results from heating or electrolysis.

Question 3

Single Displacement Reaction

Answer 3

When an atom or ion of one compound id replaced by an atom of another element (special case is redox)

Question 4

Double Displacement Reaction

Answer 4

When elements from two different compounds displace each other to form two new compounds. One of the compounds is removed from the solution as a solid or gas

Question 5

Metathesis Reaction

Answer 5

Double displacement reaction

Question 6

Neutralization Reactions

Answer 6

Specific double displacement that occurs when an acid reacts with a base to produce a solution of a salt and water

Question 7

Oxidation-Reduction

Answer 7

The transfer of electrons from one species to another

Question 8

If the element is oxidized, its oxidation number will ____

Answer 8

Increase

Question 9

If the element is reduced, its oxidation number will _____

Answer 9

Decrease