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Lesson Outline LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

A. Patterns in Reactions
1. There are major types of chemical reactions.
2. Each type of chemical reaction follows a unique in the
way atoms in reactants to form products.
B. Types of Chemical Reactions
1. Knowing the types of chemical reactions helps how
substances will react and what will form.
2. In a(n) reaction, two or more substances combine.
a. The product in a synthesis reaction is a(n) .
b. A synthesis reaction has reactant(s) and
product(s).
3. In a(n) reaction, a substance breaks down and forms
two or more substances.
a. The reactant in a decomposition reaction is a(n) .
b. The products in a decomposition reaction can be
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or compounds.
c. A decomposition reaction has reactant(s) and
product(s).
4. In a(n) reaction, an atom or group of atoms replaces
part of a(n) .
5. One type of replacement reaction is replacement.
a. In a(n) reaction, one
replaces another element in a compound.
b. The reactants in this type of reaction are a(n) and
a(n) .
c. The products in this type of reaction are a different
and a different .
6. The other type of replacement reaction is replacement.
a. In a(n) reaction, the ions
in two compounds switch places, forming two new compounds.

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b. The reactants in this type of reaction are two .

c. The products in this type of reaction are two new .
7. In a(n) reaction, a substance combines with
and releases energy, usually in the form of
energy and light energy.

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Content Practice A LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

Directions: On the line before each statement, write T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. If the
statement is false, change the underlined words(s) to make it true. Write your changes on the lines provided.

1. The negative ions in two compounds switch places in a double-replacement

reaction.

2. A combustion reaction usually releases ions and light.

3. Light causes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

4. Combustion reactions always contain hydrogen as a reactant.

5. Dynamite exploding is an example of a synthesis chemical reaction.

6. Combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water is an example of

a double-replacement reaction.
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7. In single-replacement reactions and in synthesis reactions, elements change

places with other elements in compounds.

8. A combustion reaction often produces sodium chloride and water.

9. Decomposition is the reverse of synthesis.

10. Burning fossil fuels produces energy through decomposition reactions.

11. A reaction type can be identified by studying the reactants and products shown
in the chemical equation.

12. Synthesis reactions always involve oxygen.

13. NaCl + AgNO3 NaNO3 + AgCl is an example of a single-replacement

reaction.

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Content Practice B LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

Directions: Respond to each question in the space provided.

1. Why is this a synthesis reaction?

H2O + SO3 → H2SO4

2. Why is this a decomposition reaction?

2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2

3. Why is this a single-replacement reaction?

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Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2

4. Why is this a double-replacement reaction?

HCl + FeS → FeCl2 + H2S

5. How can you tell that this is a combustion

reaction?

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

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Language Arts Support LESSON 2

Reading Comprehension Activity

Directions: After you have read Lesson 2 in your textbook, complete the exercise below. On the line before each
question, write the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which example is a combustion reaction?

A. formation of salt
B. burning fossil fuels
C. breakdown of hydrogen peroxide

2. Which reaction type best describes H2O + SO3 → H2SO4?

A. synthesis
B. replacement
C. decomposition

3. Which example is a double-replacement reaction?

A. 2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl
B. Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl + H2
C. HCl + FeS → FeCl2 + H2S

4. Which example is a decomposition reaction?

A. 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
B. 2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2
C. NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl
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5. How can you identify a synthesis reaction?

A. One product is formed.
B. One reactant is involved.
C. One compound is described.
6. Which objects switch places in a double-replacement reaction?
A. compounds
B. positive ions
C. negative ions

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Key Concept Builder LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

Key Concept How can you recognize the type of chemical reaction by the number or type
of reactants and products?

Directions: Answer each question on the lines provided.

1. What is a chemical reaction?

2. What happens in a synthesis reaction?

3. What happens in a decomposition reaction?

4. How do the reactants and product shown in this chemical equation help you recognize

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the reaction as a synthesis reaction?
2Na + Cl2 2NaCl

5. How do the reactants and product shown in this chemical equation help you recognize
the reaction as a decomposition reaction?
CaCO3 CaO + CO2

6. How can you tell if a reaction is a synthesis reaction or a decomposition reaction?

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Key Concept Builder LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

Key Concept How can you recognize the type of chemical reaction by the number or type
of reactants and products?

Directions: Complete the chart in the space provided.

Type of Reaction:
Reaction How do you know?
Synthesis or Decomposition
1. 2H2O + SO3 H2SO4

2. 2KClO3 2KCl + 3O2

3. 2H2O 2H2 + O2

4. 2Mg + O 2MgO
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5. CaCO3 CaO + CO2

6. N2 + 3H2 2NH3

7. 2P + 3Cl2 2PCL3

8. NH4OH NH3 + H2O

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Key Concept Builder LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

Key Concept What are the different types of chemical reactions?

Directions: On each line, write the term from the word bank that correctly completes each sentence. Some terms
will be used more than once.

combustion decomposition double-replacement

single-replacement synthesis

1. In a reaction, the negative ions in two compounds switch

places, forming two new compounds.

2. In a reaction, one compound breaks down and forms two

or more substances.

3. In a reaction, a substance combines with oxygen and

releases energy.

4. In a reaction, one element replaces another element in

a compound.

5. In a reaction, two or more elements or compounds

combine and form one compound.

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6. Energy can be released as light or thermal energy in a
reaction.

7. A reaction always contains O2 as a reactant.

8. The breaking down of hydrogen peroxide to form water and oxygen gas is an example
of a reaction.

9. The combining of Mg and O to produce MgO is an example of a

reaction.

10. Zn + 2HCl ZnCl2 + H2 is an example of a reaction.

11. Burning fossil fuels to heat homes is an example of a

reaction.

12. 2C4H10 + 13O2 8CO2 + H2O is an example of a

reaction.

13. HCl + FeS FeCl2 + H2S is an example of a reaction.

14. The term is always used when two reactants produce one
product.

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Key Concept Builder LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

Key Concept What are the different types of chemical reactions?

Directions: Complete the chart with the correct term from the word bank in the space provided. Some terms will
be used more than once.

combustion decomposition replacement synthesis

Chemical Reaction Type of Chemical Reaction

Mg + H2O → MgO + H2 1.

Ca(OH) → CaO + H2O 2.

MgO + H2O → Mg(OH) 3.

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O 4.

2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2 5.

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NH3 + H2O → NH4OH 6.

Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2 7.

BaCl2 + Na2SO4 → 2NaCl + BaSO4 8.

CaCO3 + HCl → CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O 9.

CO2 + H2O → H2CO3 10.

2C4H10 + 13O2 → 8CO2 + 10H2O 11.

2H2O → 2H2 + O2 12.

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Lesson Quiz A LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

Completion
Directions: On each line, write the term from the word bank that correctly completes each sentence. Each term
is used only once.

decomposition double-replacement single-replacement synthesis

1. reactions occur when the negative ions in two compounds

switch places and two new compounds are formed.
2. Chemical reactions in which two or more substances combine to form
one compound are called reactions.
3. In a reaction, one element replaces another element in a
compound.
4. In a reaction, two or more substances are formed when
one compound breaks down.

Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question, write the letter of the correct answer.

5. Which type of reaction is the opposite of a synthesis reaction?

A. decomposition

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B. single-replacement
C. double-replacement

6. Which type of reaction contains only one reactant?

A. synthesis
B. decomposition
C. double-replacement

7. Which activity is a type of combustion reaction?

A. burning wood
B. breaking down water
C. formation of table salt

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Lesson Quiz B LESSON 2

Types of Chemical Reactions

Completion
Directions: On each line, write the term from the word bank that correctly completes each sentence. Not all
terms are used.

decomposition double-replacement single-decomposition

single-replacement synthesis

1. reactions are those in which two compounds react to form

two different compounds.
2. The formation of table salt from sodium and chloride is an example
of a reaction.
3. A reaction is a chemical reaction in which an element and
a compound react to form a different element and compound.
4. The breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen is an example
of a reaction.

Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question or statement, write the letter of the correct answer.

5. Which pair of reactions are considered to be opposites?

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A. synthesis and decomposition

B. single-replacement and synthesis
C. decomposition and double-replacement
D. single-replacement and double-replacement
6. A reaction that has one reactant can only be a
A. synthesis reaction.
B. decomposition reaction.
C. single-replacement reaction.
D. double-replacement reaction.

7. What type of reaction must always have oxygen as a reactant?

A. synthesis
B. combustion
C. single-replacement
D. double-replacement

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