Synthesis Reactions ONE PRODUCT 2 elements one compound Or…2 compounds one compound CaO + H 2 O Ca(OH) 2 SO 3 + H 2 O H 2 SO 4
Decompositions One reactant One compound 2 elements Or…one compound 2 compounds CaCO 3 CaO + CO 2
Combustion Complete combustion ___ + O 2 CO 2 + H 2 O Incomplete combustion ___+ O 2 CO + H 2 O Combustion of hydrogen 2H 2 + 2O 2 2H 2 O
Single Replacement 1 element + 1 ionic compound Metal + Ionic compound…use activity series chart… 2Na + MgCl 2 2NaCl + Mg
Halogen Single Replacement One element and one ionic compound. Same as metal SR but 2 halogens F 2 + NaCl NaF + Cl 2 Use the halogen group for an activity series.
Double Replacement 2 ionic compounds or 1 ionic cmpd + HOH Draw a line after the first element in each and swap…RE-CRISS CROSS THE PRODUCT!