Reactions

Question 1

combination reaction

Answer 1

2 or more reactants combine to form one product

Question 2

combustion reaction

Answer 2

• combination reaction
• a substance is burned in presence of gas
• redox reactions
• ex. burning of hydrocarbons in presence on oxygen

Question 3

formation reaction

Answer 3

• combination reaction

- a single product is formed from elements in their standard states

Question 4

corrosion reaction

Answer 4

• combination reaction

- metals deteriorate when their surface is chemically attacked by a liquid or gas, usually oxygen

Question 5

decomposition reactions

Answer 5

a compound breaks down into 2 or more substances, usually as a result of heating, electrolysis, or light

Question 6

single displacement reactions

Answer 6

an atom of one compound is replaced by an atom of another

Question 7

double displacement reactions

Answer 7

elements from 2 different compounds displace each other to form 2 new compounds

Question 8

neutralization reaction

Answer 8

• double displacement

- an acid and a base reacting to form a salt and usually water

Question 9

precipitation reaction

Answer 9

• double displacement

- solid product forms

Question 10

Kc

Answer 10

equilibrium constant = [product]^m/[reactant]^n