Unit 3: Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry Types of Reactions

Synthesis/Combination Reactions In a synthesis reaction, two or more substances combine to form a new compound. A + B → AB How do you tell? More reactants than products

Decomposition Reaction In a decomposition reaction a single compound is broken down to form two or more smaller compounds. AB → A + B How do you tell? More products than reactants

Single Displacement Reaction In a single displacement reaction, one element replaces a similar element in a compound. A + BX → AX + B How do you tell? element + compound → element + compound

Double Displacement Reaction In a double displacement reaction, ions from two compounds in solution exchange places to produce two new compounds. AB + CD → AD + CB NaCl + AgNO3  AgCl + NaNO3 How do you tell? compound + compound → compound + compound

Types of Reactions Practice Identify the following unbalanced reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, or double displacement. EXPLAIN YOUR CHOICE. 1. KOH + HBr → KBr + H2O 2. Mg + CO2 → MgO + C 3. PCl3 + Cl2 → PCl5

Combustion Reaction Carbon compound + O2 → CO2 + H2O In a combustion reaction (burning), a carbon compound combines with oxygen and releases a large amount of energy in the form of light and heat. Carbon compound + O2 → CO2 + H2O The products of a combustion reaction are ALWAYS CO2 + H2O

Carbon compound + O2 → CO2 + H2O Type of Reaction Identifying the type… General Equation two or more reactants combine to produce ONE compound A + B → AB Synthesis + → ONE compound is broken down to produce two or more compounds AB → A + B Decomposition → + element + compound produces element + compound A + BX → AX + B Single Displacement + → + two compounds produce two compounds AB + CD → AD + BC Double Displacement + → + burning - carbon compound combines with oxygen to release heat/energy Carbon compound + O2 → CO2 + H2O Combustion ALWAYS THE PRODUCTS!

Types of Reaction Examples Synthesis: Mg + O2  MgO Decomposition: KBrO3  KBr + O2 Single Displacement: Fe + CuSO4  Cu + FeSO4 Double Displacement: NaCl + AgNO3  AgCl + NaNO3 Combustion: C6H14 + O2 → CO2 + H2O