1.12 Synthesis & Decomposition Reactions

What reaction has the following general formula:

A + B --> AB

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single Displacement

• Combustion

A decomposition reaction can be recognized because it has...

• a more complex product

• a more complex reactant

• 2 or more reactants and 2 or more products

• the presence of a catalyst

A synthesis reaction can be recognized because it has...

• a more complex product

• a more complex reactant

• 2 or more reactants and 2 or more products

• the presence of a catalyst

What type of reaction is this?

Al(OH)₃ → Al₂O₃ + H₂O

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Neither

• Both

A decomposition reaction can be represented as _____________________.

• AB  → A + B
• A + B → AB
• AB + CD → AC + BD
• A + BC → B + AC

Determine the type of reaction.

Pb(NO₃)₂ --> PbO + NO₂ + O₂

• Synthesis

• Decomposition
• Neither

• Both

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Neither

• Both

Determine the type of reaction shown below:

Aluminium Chloride --> Aluminium + Chlorine

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Neither

• Both