Types of Reactions and Balancing

Match the following general reaction examples to the correct type or reaction.

• Single Replacement

• AX + B → BX + A

• Synthesis

• AB → A + B

• Decomposition

• A + B → AB

• Combustion

• C_xH_y + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O

• Double Replacement

• AX + BY → AY + BX

What type of reaction is this?

Na₃PO₄ + 3KOH → 3NaOH + K₃PO₄

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What type of reaction is this?

C₆H₁₂ + 9O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What type of reaction is this?

Pb + FeSO₄ → PbSO₄ + Fe

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What type of reaction is this?

CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂

What type of reaction is this?

P₄ + 3O₂ → 2P₂O₃

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Label the reactions with their correct reaction type.

c

b

a

d

e

Double Replacement

Single Replacement

Decomposition

Synthesis

Combustion

The reaction shown is ​ (a)  

• unbalanced
• balanced

The reaction shown is ​ (a)  

• balanced
• unbalanced

The reaction shown is ​ (a)  

• unbalanced
• balanced