Types of Chemical Reactions

What type of chemical reaction involves the rapid combination of a substance with oxygen, often producing heat and light?

• Decomposition

• Combustion

• Fermentation

• Oxidation

In which type of chemical reaction do electrons transfer from one substance to another?

• Redox reaction

• Synthesis reaction

• Combustion reaction

• Decomposition reaction

What is the process called when a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances?

• Synthesis

• Oxidation

• Decomposition

• Combination

What type of reaction occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce energy in the form of heat and light?

• Combustion reaction

• Neutralization reaction

• Fusion reaction

• Decomposition reaction

Which type of chemical reaction involves the breakdown of a compound into two or more simpler substances?

• Decomposition reaction

• Single displacement reaction

• Combustion reaction

• Synthesis reaction

In an oxidation-reduction reaction, which element loses electrons?

• The element being reduced

• The spectator element

• The catalyst

• The element being oxidized

What is the general term for a reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen?

• reduction

• oxidation

• sublimation

• evaporation

What type of reaction involves the reaction of a compound with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water?

• Oxidation

• Hydrolysis

• Combustion

• Decomposition

Which type of chemical reaction involves the reaction of a compound with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water?

• Hydrolysis

• Combustion

• Decomposition

• Oxidation

What is the term for a reaction in which a compound breaks down into simpler substances?

• decomposition reaction

• acid-base reaction

• combustion reaction

• synthesis reaction