types of chemical reactions Flashcards
what is a synthesis reaction?
two or more reactants join together to produce one new product
in a synthesis reaction, the reactants can be ____ or ____
elements / simpler compounds
in a synthesis reaction, ______ oxides react with _____ to produce acid
nonmetal / water
what is a decomposition reaction?
one compound splits apart into two or more products
in a decomposition reaction, the products can be ______ or ______
elements / simpler compounds
in a decomposition reaction, if the compound has more than two elements, you must _____________
be given one of the products– the other product will be from the missing pieces
what is a single displacement reaction?
one element in the compound is replaced by another element / reaction
in a single displacement reaction, metal replaces ______ and nonmetal replaces _____
metal / nonmetal
what is a double displacement reaction?
the cations (metals) and anions (nonmetals) of two different compounds switch
in a double displacement reaction, metal replaces _____ and nonmetal replaces ______
metal / nonmetal
in a double displacement reaction, do you switch both metals and nonmetals?
no, only one or the other
what 3 things does a combustion reaction require?
a fuel source
an increase in temperature
oxygen gas
what 3 elements does a combustion reaction require?
carbon, hydrogen, sometimes oxygen
a common synonym for combustion is _____
burn
complete combustion results in ______ and _______
water (H2O) carbon dioxide (CO2)
