Types of Chemical Reactions
Explore and identify different types of chemical reactions, including synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement, and combustion.
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Types of Chemical Reactions
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. For reaction types, classify each reaction as synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement, or combustion.
1. Which type of reaction involves two or more reactants combining to form a single product?
Decomposition
Synthesis
Single Displacement
Double Displacement
2. In a combustion reaction, what are the typical products when a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen?
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Water and a Metal Oxide
Carbon Dioxide and Water
Salt and Water
3. A reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances is called a reaction.
4. In a single displacement reaction, one element replaces another element in a .
5. Describe the key difference between a single displacement reaction and a double displacement reaction.
Match the reaction type with its general equation.
6. Synthesis
a. AB → A + B
7. Decomposition
b. A + B → AB
8. Single Displacement
c. A + BC → AC + B
9. Double Displacement
d. AB + CD → AD + CB
10. For the following reaction, identify the type of reaction and then balance the equation:
Fe(s) + O₂(g) → Fe₂O₃(s)
Type of Reaction:
Balanced Equation:
11. Identify the type of reaction and balance the equation:
CH₄(g) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + H₂O(g)
Type of Reaction:
Balanced Equation: