Chemistry U3 Vocab

Front

Type of reaction where 2+ substances form 1 new substance (1 product):

Back

synthesis

Front

A substance breaks down into two or more substances; look for one reactant.

Back

decomposition

Front

Element replaces another in a compound; look for an element and a compound on both sides.

Back

single displacement

Front

Two elements are replaced in a reaction with 2 ionic compounds on both sides.

Back

double displacement

Front

Substance reacts with O2, yielding CO2 + H2O.

Back

combustion

Front

A + B yields AB represents _____

Back

synthesis

Front

AB → A + B indicates a ______ reaction.

Back

decomposition

Front

A + BC yields AB + C is a _______ reaction.

Back

single displacement

Front

AB + CD → AD + CB is a _____ reaction.

Back

double displacement

Front

Reactants are on the left side of a chemical equation, products are on the right side.

Back

left, right