types of chemical reaction Flashcards
1
Q
what are the types of chemical reactions?
A
synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement
2
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what is synthesis?
A
A + B -> AB (occurs when two or more reactants combine to form a single product)
3
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what is decomposition?
A
AB -> A + B (when one reactant breaks down into two or more products)
4
Q
what is single replacement/displacement?
A
AB + C -> B + AC (reaction in which one element replaces a similar element in a compound)
5
Q
what is double replacement?
A
AB + CD -> AD + BC (when parts of two ionic compounds are exchanged, making two new compounds)
