Types of Chemical Reactions

Question 1

what is a synthesis/addition reaction

Answer 1

-two or more reactants combine to produce a new product

Question 2

what is a decomposition reaction

Answer 2

-compound breaks down into two or more simpler compounds or elements

Question 3

what is a single displacement reaction

Answer 3

one element takes the place of (displaces) another element element in a compound

Question 4

what is a double displacement reaction

Answer 4

the cations and anions of an aqueous solution rearrange resulting in the formation of new compounds

Question 5

what is a combustion reaction

Answer 5

the rapid reaction of a substance with oxygen to produce oxides and energy

Question 6

what type of reaction is shown
A + B —> AB

Answer 6

synthesis/addition

Question 7

What type of reaction is shown
AB —> A + B

Answer 7

decomposition

Question 8

What type of reaction is shown
A + BC —> AC + B

Answer 8

Single displacement

Question 9

what type of reaction is shown
AB + CD —> CB + AD

Answer 9

double displacement

Question 10

What type of reaction is shown
hydrocarbon + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water + energy

Answer 10

combustion