Types of Chemical Reactions

This is the only type of reaction that can start with two different elements as the reactants.

• synthesis

• single replacement

• double replacement

• decomposition

• combustion

This is the only type of reaction that starts with only one compound as the reactant.

• synthesis

• single replacement

• double replacement

• decomposition

• combustion

This is the only type of reaction that starts with one element (not oxygen) and one compound as reactants.

• synthesis

• single replacement

• double replacement

• decomposition

• combustion

This is the only type of reaction that starts with two compounds as reactants.

• synthesis

• single replacement

• double replacement

• decomposition

• combustion

This type of reaction always includes oxygen as one of the reactants.

• synthesis

• single replacement

• double replacement

• decomposition

• combustion