General Types of Chemical Reactions Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Combination
A+X Yields AX
1
Combination reactions
A+X Yields AX
2
Decomposition Reactions
AX Yields A+X
2a
Metallic chlorides, when heated, form metallic oxides + Carbon Dioxide
2b
Many metallic hydroxides, when heated, form metallic oxides and water
2c
Metallic chlorates, when heated, form metallic chlorides and oxygen (02)
2d
Some acids, when heated, form nonmetallic oxides and water
2f
Some decomposition reactions are produced by electricity
3
Single Displacement
A+BX Yields AX+B or
A+BX Yields BA+X
3a
Replacement of a metal in a compound by a more active metal
3b
Replacement of Hydrogen in water by metals
3c
Replacement of Hydrogen in acids by metals
3d
Replacement of Halogens (Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine) by metals
4
Double Displacement
Acid+Base Yields Salt plus Water
5
Combustion Reactions
Hydrocarbon+Oxygen Yields Carbon Dioxide+Water