Reaction Types Flashcards
Combination reaction
Two or more reactants form one product
Decomposition reaction
A compound breaks down into two or more substance
Electrolysis
Decomposition by passing an electric current through the reactant
Single-displacement reaction
When an atom of one compound is replaced by an atom of another element
Ionic equation
An equation showing the ionic forms of a reaction
Net ionic reaction
Shows only the species that actually participate in a reaction
Spectator ions
Ions that do not take part in the overall reaction
Double-displacement reaction
Metathesis reactions
Elements from two different compounds displace each other to form two new compounds
Neutralization reaction
When an acid reacts with a base to produce a salt and water
Oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction
Involves the transfer of electrons from one species to another
Oxidation
Loss of electrons
Reduction
Gain of electrons
Law of conservation of charge
An electrical charge can be neither created nor destroyed
Oxidizing agent
Causes another atom to undergo oxidation
Is reduced
Reducing agent
Cause another atom to undergo reduction
Is oxidized
