Chemical Reaction Types

Multiple Choice

What is the general reaction scheme for a decomposition reaction?

• A + B --> AB

• AB --> A + B

• A + CD --> C + AD

• AB + CD --> CB + AD

• $$C_xH_y+O_2\ ->\ CO_2+H_2O$$

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of chemical reaction

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single replacement

• Double replacement

• Combustion

Multiple Choice

What reaction has the following general formula:

A + B --> AB

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single Replacement

• Double Replacement

• Combustion

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of chemical reaction

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single replacement

• Double replacement

• Combustion

Multiple Choice

What reaction has the following general formula:

A + CD --> C + AD

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single Replacement

• Double Replacement

• Combustion

Multiple Choice

Identify the following chemical reaction.

Pb + FeSO₄ ----> PbSO₄ + Fe

• Synthesis (or combination)

• Decomposition

• Single displacement

• Double displacement

Multiple Choice

What reaction has the following general formula:

AB + CD --> CB + AD

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single Replacement

• Double Replacement

• Combustion

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of chemical reaction

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single replacement

• Double replacement

• Combustion

Multiple Choice

Which chemical reaction always starts with a hydrocarbon that reacts with oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water?

• Decomposition

• Synthesis

• Combustion

• Single Replacement

Multiple Choice

Which phrase describes what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction?

• never lost or gained, just rearranged

• sometimes lost, never rearranged

• sometimes lost, gained, or rearranged

• lost or gained, never rearranged

Match

Match the following reaction types

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single Replacement

• Double Replacement

• Combustion

A + B = AB

AB = A+B

AB + C = AC + B

AB +CD = AC + BD

CH + O2 = CO2 + H20

• A + B = AB

• AB = A+B

• AB + C = AC + B

• AB +CD = AC + BD

• CH + O2 = CO2 + H20

Multiple Choice

What type of reaction involves the breaking down of a substance into simpler substances?

• Single Replacement Reaction

• Double Replacement Reaction

• Synthesis Reaction

• Decomposition Reaction

Multiple Choice

What type of reaction involves 2 substances combining to form 1 new compound?

• Decomposition Reaction

• Single Replacement Reaction

• Double Replacement Reaction

• Synthesis Reaction

Multiple Choice

What type of reaction involves one element replacing another element in a compound?

• Single Replacement Reaction

• Double Replacement Reaction

• Synthesis Reaction

• Decomposition Reaction

Multiple Choice

What type of reaction involves ions from 2 compounds exchanging places to form 2 completely new compounds?

• Single Replacement Reaction

• Double Replacement Reaction

• Synthesis Reaction

• Decomposition Reaction

Multiple Choice

What are the reactants in the chemical equation pictured?

• CH₄ and CO₂

• CH₄ and O₂

• CO₂ and H₂O

• O₂ and H₂O

Multiple Choice

What are the products of the chemical reaction pictured?

• CH₄ and CO₂

• CH₄ and O₂

• CO₂ and H₂O

• O₂ and H₂O

Multiple Choice

What type of chemical reaction is this one?

Al(OH)₃ --> Al2O3 + H2O

• Decomposition

• Combustion

• Synthesis

• Single Replacement

Multiple Choice

What type of chemical reaction is this one?

CUO + CO2 --> CuCO3

• Decomposition

• Combustion

• Synthesis

• Single Replacement

Multiple Choice

What type of chemical reaction is this one?

Ca + MgCl2 --> CaCl2 + Mg

• Decomposition

• Combustion

• Synthesis

• Single Replacement

Multiple Choice

3KOH + H₃PO₄ --> K₃PO₄ + 3H₂O

• Combination

• Decomposition

• Single replacement

• Double replacement

Multiple Choice

CxHy +O₂ --> H₂O + CO₂

• Decomposition
• Double replacement
• Combustion
• Single Replacement

Categorize

Options (20)

Two or more reactants form one product

Reactants combine to form a more complex product

Formation of a compound from simpler substances

Combination of elements or compounds to form a more complex substance

Chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a new compound

One reactant breaks down into two or more simpler substances

Chemical reaction where a compound breaks down into simpler substances

Breaking down of a compound into simpler substances

Decay of a compound into its constituent elements or simpler compounds

Reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances

One element replaces another element in a compound

Reaction where one element replaces another in a compound

Substitution of one element for another in a compound

Chemical reaction where an element replaces another in a compound

Replacement of one element by another in a compound

Exchange of ions between two compounds to form two new compounds

Chemical reaction where positive ions exchange between two ionic compounds

Reaction in which cations and anions of two compounds switch places

Exchange of positive ions between two compounds to form new compounds

Chemical reaction where ions in two compounds exchange places to form new compounds

Organize these options into the right categories

Synthesis Reaction

Decomposition Reaction

Single Replacement Reaction

Double Replacement Reaction

Open Ended

What are modern uses for each of the main reaction types discussed in class?