Types of Chemical Reactions Physical Science - Chemistry Types of Chemical Reactions

A + B AB 1. Synthesis. Synthesis – “To Make” Synthesis – Notes: Only ONE PRODUCT!

AB A + B 2. Decomposition. Decomposition – “To Break” Decomposition – Notes: Only ONE REACTANT!

A + BC B + AC 3. Single Replacement. Single Replacement – “1 Element Replaced” Single Replacement – A + BC B + AC Notes: One element kicks out another element.!

AB + CD AD + CB 4. Double Replacement. + - + - + - + - Double Replacement – “Element Swap” Double Replacement – AB + CD AD + CB Notes: Elements swap partners! + - + - + - + -

CxHy + O2 CO2 + H2O 5. Combustion. Combustion – “To Explode” Notes: Only Products: CO2 + H2O!