Chemical Reactions Quiz

What type of reaction is a synthesis reaction?

• B. Making a compound from simpler materials

• C. Switching partners of positive and negative ions

• D. Combining with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water

• A. Breaking down into simpler compounds

What happens in a decomposition reaction?

• D. Combining with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water

• A. Elements switch partners

• C. Compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements

• B. Compound is made from simpler materials

What is a combustion reaction?

• C. Combining with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water

• B. Making a compound from simpler materials

• A. Breaking down into simpler compounds

• D. Element replaces another element in a compound

What happens in a single replacement reaction?

What is a double replacement reaction?

• D. Element replaces another element in a compound

• C. Switching partners of positive and negative ions

• B. Making a compound from simpler materials

• A. Breaking down into simpler compounds

What is the general formula for a synthesis reaction?

• A. A + B -> AB

• B. AB -> A + B

• C. A + B -> A + B

• D. AB -> AB

What is the general formula for a decomposition reaction?

• D. AB -> AB

• B. AB -> A + B

• C. A + B -> A + B

• A. A + B -> AB

What is the general formula for a double replacement reaction?

• A. A + B -> AB

• B. AB -> A + B

• C. A + B -> A + B

• D. AB -> AB