Types of Reactions Quiz

What is a synthesis reaction?

• A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex substance.

• A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances break down into a more complex substance.

• A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more complex substances combine to form a simpler substance.

• A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a complex substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

Which type of reaction involves the breakdown of a compound into its constituent elements or simpler compounds?

• acid-base reaction

• decomposition reaction

• combustion reaction

• synthesis reaction

In a combustion reaction, what are the reactants typically?

• Fuel and reducing agent

• Fuel and catalyst

• Fuel and inhibitor

• Fuel and oxidizing agent

What is the general form of a single displacement reaction?

• A + BC -> BA + C

• A + BC -> AB + C

• A + BC -> BC + A

• A + BC -> AC + B

What happens in a double displacement reaction?

• Positive ions of two ionic compounds break apart and form new compounds.

• Positive ions of two ionic compounds combine to form a new compound.

• Positive ions of two ionic compounds exchange places

• Negative ions of two ionic compounds exchange places.

Which type of reaction involves the combination of two or more substances to form a new compound?

• Synthesis reaction

• Redox reaction

• Combustion reaction

• Decomposition reaction

What is the product of a decomposition reaction?

• Two or more simpler substances

• Three or more simpler substances

• No product is formed

• One complex substance

In a combustion reaction, what is always a product?

• oxygen and nitrogen

• methane and hydrogen

• sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide

• carbon dioxide and water

What is an example of a single displacement reaction?

• Copper metal reacting with silver nitrate to produce copper nitrate and silver metal.

• Iron metal reacting with sulfuric acid to produce iron sulfate and hydrogen gas.

• Magnesium metal reacting with oxygen to produce magnesium oxide.

• Zinc metal reacting with hydrochloric acid to produce zinc chloride and hydrogen gas

What is an example of a double displacement reaction?

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide

• Iron and sulfur

• Silver nitrate and sodium chloride