Synthesis Reactions

Synthesis Reactions

by Krystal Wellmann

​Did you know that a volcanic eruption contains several different synthesis reactions????

​A synthesis reaction has at least two reactants and one product.

​A + B --> AB

​The reaction of sodium and chlorine is a synthesis reaction that produces normal table salt.

Multiple Choice

How many reactants are in a synthesis reaction?

• at least two or more

• only one

• no reactants

Multiple Choice

How many products are in a synthesis reaction?

• there are never any products

• only one product

• there are seven products

Multiple Choice

Which of the following chemical equations would be a synthesis reaction?(remember a + b --> ab)

Open Ended

Research and find at least one example of a synthesis reaction. Write the equation below and tell what the equation creates.