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6.2 Types of Reactions
6.2 Types of Reactions
Types of Reactions
Chemical reactions can be classified as combination reactions decomposition reactions single replacement reactions double replacement reactions
Combination Reaction
In a combination reaction, two or more elements (or simple compounds) combine to form one product
Formation of MgO
Decomposition Reaction
In a decomposition reaction, one substance splits into two or more simpler substances
2HgO(s)
2KClO3(s)
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
2Hg(l) + O2(g)
2KCl(s) + 3O2(g)
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Decomposition of HgO
Learning Check
Classify the following reactions as: 1) combination or 2) decomposition
2HBr(l)
Al2O3(s) + 3CO2(g) Al4C3(s)
Solution
Classify the following reactions as: 1) combination or 2) decomposition 1 A. H2(g) + Br2(g) 2 B. Al2(CO3)3(s) 1 C. 4Al(s) + 3C(s) 2HBr(l) Al2O3(s) + 3CO2(g) Al4C3(s)
Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq)
ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq)
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
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AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq)
ZnS(s) + 2HCl(aq)
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq)
ZnCl2(aq) + H2S(g)
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Learning Check
Classify each of the following reactions as: 1) single replacement or 2) double replacement
2Fe(s) + 3CO(g)
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Solution
Classify each of the following reactions as: 1) single replacement or 2) double replacement
Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3H2(g)
2Fe(s) + 3CO(g)
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Learning Check
Identify each of the following reactions as: 1) combination 2) decomposition 3) single replacement 4) double replacement
A. B. C. D. E.
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Solution
Identify each of the following reactions as: 1) combination 2) decomposition 3) single replacement 4) double replacement
1 A. 3Ba(s) + N2(g)
3 B. Hg(l) + 2HCl(aq) 4 C. SiO2(s) + 4HF(aq)
Ba3N2(s)
HgCl2(s) + H2(g) SiF4(g) + 2H2O(l)
4 D. PbCl2(aq) + K2SO4(aq)
2 E. K2CO3(s)
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
2KCl(aq) + PbSO4(s)
K2O(s) + CO2(g)
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