NaOH + Pb(NO 3 ) 2 Pb(OH) 2 + NaNO 3 ORDER: 1.Balance metals 2.Balance non-metals 3.Balance oxygen 2 nd last 4.Balance hydrogen last Tip for balancing equations:
6 Basic Types of Reactions 1.Combination (Synthesis) 2.Decomposition 3.Single replacement 4.Double replacement 5.Neutralisation 6.Combustion
Combination Reactions reactants join together to form a single product
Magnesium burns in Oxygen
Decomposition Reactions Products split to form 2 or more reactants
Electrolysis of water
Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Single Replacement Reaction A single compound replaces one element for another (ie. Metals swap positions) AB + C AC + B
Hydrochloric Acid with Mg metal
Double Replacement Reaction When two ionic compounds swap ions with each other (eg. Cation with cation) AB + CD AD + CB
Potassium iodide and lead nitrate
Neutralisation Reaction A special type of double replacement reaction involving an acid and base to form an ionic salt and water Eg. HBr + LiOH
Combustion Reaction
Gasoline vs Diesel
Balance the reaction: hexane + oxygen carbon dioxide + water C 6 H 14 (l) + O 2 (g) CO 2 (g) + H 2 0 (g)