Types of Chemical Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when acids react with metals?
A
They produce a salt and hydrogen gas.
2
Q
What are some types of chemical reactions?
A
Combustion, acid reactions, corrosion, precipitation, neutralization, and decomposition.
2
Q
What happens in a combustion reaction?
A
A substance burns in oxygen to produce heat and new products.
3
Q
What happens in corrosion?
A
Metals react with moisture or oxygen and gradually break down.
4
Q
What is a precipitation reaction?
A
Two solutions mix to form an insoluble solid.
5
Q
What is neutralization?
A
An acid reacts with a base to form water and salt.
6
Q
What happens in a decomposition reaction?
A
A compound breaks down into simpler substances.
