Classifying chemical reactions Why? When we classify, we are able to organize information and understand the material better.
Quick review: Symbolizing chemical reactions coefficients reactants products
5 Classes of Chemical Reactions Synthesis: Decomposition: Single replacement: Double replacement: Combustion: To make To break down Single Substitute Two substitutes To burn
1. Synthesis Reactions A + B AB How do we recognize a synthesis reaction? a. A single product forms from two or more reactants. Example: __ Mg + __ O2 __ MgO General format: 2 2 A + B AB
How does this cartoon symbolize a synthesis reaction? AB Indicate which letter each animal represents.
Synthesis reaction demonstration
2. Decomposition Reaction How do we recognize a decomposition reaction? a. A reactant breaks down into two or more products Example: H2O2 H2O + O2 General Format: AB A + B
How does this cartoon symbolize a decomposition reaction? AB A B Indicate which letter each figure represents.
Decomposition example __NaCl __ Na + __Cl2
3. Single Replacement Reactions How do we recognize a single replacement reaction? a. A single element reacts with a compound b. Products are a different single element and a different compound Example: __ Zn + __ HCl ---> __ ZnCl2 + __ H2 General format: A + BC AC +B 2
How does this cartoon symbolize a single replacement reaction? BC Indicate which letter each figure represents.
Single replacement reaction example
4. Double Replacement Reaction How do we recognize a double replacement reaction? a. Two compounds exchange partners and form two new compounds b. This reaction often produces a precipitate Example: __ FeS + __ HCl ---> __ FeCl2 + __ H2S General format: AB + CD AD + CB 2
How does this cartoon symbolize a double replacement reaction? Indicate which letter each figure represents.
Example of a double replacement reaction
5. Combustion Reactions How do we recognize a combustion reaction? a. A compound containing CHO reacts with oxygen b. Products are carbon dioxide and water Example (combustion of ethanol): __ CH3CH2OH + __ O2 __ CO2 +__ H2O General format: 1 3 2 3 CHO + O2 CO2 + H2O
Example of a combustion reaction