Types Of Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
6 types of reactions
A
- Synthesis reactions
- Decomposition reactions
- Single displacement reactions
- Double displacement reactions
- Combustion reactions
- Neutralization reactions
2
Q
What is synthesis
A
Creating a larger molecule
3
Q
What is decomposition
A
Breaking up a larger molecule
4
Q
What is single displacement
A
During a single displacement reaction the metal in a
compound is replaced with a more reactive metal to form a
new compound.
5
Q
What is double displacment
A
Two compounds react and the metal switches places
6
Q
What is combustion
A
A reaction where a chemical reacts with oxygen and makes carbon dioxide and water
7
Q
What is neutralizatikn
A
Acid and base react to make a salt and water with ph close to 7
