types of Chemical Reactions
- Synthesis (Combination) Reaction:
- Description: Two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.
- General Formula: A + B = A B
- Example:2H2+O2=2H2O
- Decomposition Reaction:
- Description: A single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
- General Formula:AB=A+B
- Example: 2H2O2=2H2O+O2
- Single Displacement (Replacement) Reaction:
- Description: An element in a compound is replaced by another element.
- General Formula:A+BC=AC+B
- Example:Zn + 2HCl= ZnCl2+ H2
- Double Displacement (Replacement) Reaction:
- Description: Two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.
- General Formula: AB+CD=AD+CB
- Example:NaCl + AgNO3 = NaNO3 + AgCl
- Combustion Reaction:
- Description: A substance reacts with oxygen, often producing heat and light.
- General Formula:Fuel+ O2= CO2 + 2H2O (for complete combustion)
- Neutralization Reaction:
- Description: An acid reacts with a base to produce a salt and water.
- General Formula:Acid+Base=Salt+H2O
- Example: HCl+NaOH=NaCl+H2O
- Redox Reaction (Oxidation-Reduction):
- Description: Involves the transfer of electrons between two species, where one substance is oxidized and the other is reduced.
- General Formula:Oxidant+Reductant→Reduced+Oxidized
- Example: 2Na + Cl =2NaCl
- Precipitation Reaction:
- Description: Two soluble salts react in aqueous solution to form an insoluble solid (precipitate).
- General Formula:AB(aq)+CD(aq)=AD(s)+CB(aq)
- Example: BaCl2+ Na2SO4Ba=SO4(precipitate) + 2NaCl
- Acid-Base Reaction:
- Description: A reaction where an acid reacts with a base, typically producing water and a salt.
- General Formula:HA+BOH=BA+H2O
- Example:H2SO4 + 2NaOH= Na2SO4 + 2H2O
- Endothermic Reaction
- Exothermic Reaction
- difference between endothermic and exothermic Reaction