There are several types of chemical reactions, including synthesis reactions, decomposition

reactions, single displacement reactions, double displacement reactions, combustion

reactions, and redox reactions. Here are some examples of each type of reaction:
1. Synthesis Reaction:
A synthesis reaction is a type of reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a
single, more complex compound. The general equation for a synthesis reaction is A + B →
AB. Examples include:
- 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O (water is formed through the combination of hydrogen and oxygen)
- C + O2 → CO2 (carbon dioxide is formed through the combination of carbon and oxygen)
2. Decomposition Reaction:
A decomposition reaction is a type of reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or
more simpler substances. The general equation for a decomposition reaction is AB → A + B.
Examples include:
- H2CO3 → H2O + CO2 (carbonic acid decomposes into water and carbon dioxide)
- 2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2 (potassium chlorate decomposes into potassium chloride and
oxygen)
3. Single Displacement Reaction:
A single displacement reaction is a type of reaction in which one element replaces another
element in a compound. The general equation for a single displacement reaction is A + BC →
AC + B. Examples include:
- Zn + 2HCl → H2 + ZnCl2 (zinc displaces hydrogen in hydrochloric acid to form zinc
chloride and hydrogen gas)
- Cu + 2AgNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag (copper displaces silver in silver nitrate to form copper
nitrate and silver)
4. Double Displacement Reaction:
A double displacement reaction is a type of reaction in which two compounds exchange ions
with each other to form two new compounds. The general equation for a double displacement
reaction is AB + CD → AD + CB. Examples include:
- NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl (sodium chloride and silver nitrate react to form sodium
nitrate and silver chloride)+
- Na2CO3 + CaCl2 → CaCO3 + 2NaCl (sodium carbonate and calcium chloride react to
form calcium carbonate and sodium chloride)
5. Combustion Reaction:
A combustion reaction is a type of reaction in which a substance reacts with oxygen to
produce heat and light. The general equation for a combustion reaction is fuel + oxygen →
carbon dioxide + water. Examples include:
- C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O (propane burns in air to produce carbon dioxide and water
vapor)
- CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O (methane burns in air to produce carbon dioxide and water
vapor)