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A + B AB Just combine the 2 compounds or elements Check the charges on ionic compounds Ex. Calcium reacts with bromine
AB A + B Break apart the reactant Check for ionic compounds and diatomic elements Ex. Strontium phosphate decomposes
C x H y + O 2 CO 2 + H 2 O ALWAYS YIELDS CARBON DIOXIDE AND WATER Ex. Methane (CH 4 )gas combusts
A + BC B + AC Like replaces like (metal replaces metal) Take just the element, not the subscript (unless it is a polyatomic ion) Check charges and diatomic elements Ex. Sodium reacts with Calcium oxide
AB + CD AD + CB Like replaces like Take just the element or compound, not subscript Check charges Ex. Magnesium nitrate reacts with beryllium phosphide
1. Aluminum + iron (III) oxide 2. Sodium + hydrogen 3. Calcium chloride + manganese (II) iodide 4. Propane (C 3 H 8 ) combusts 5. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes (catalyzed by manganese)