Six generalized types of reactions:
- Synthesis
- Decomposition
- Single Replacement
- Double Replacement
- Combustion
- Neutralization
Synthesis
-two or more reactants to form one product
Formula: A +B→C
Eg: Mg + Cl2 →MgCl2
Decomposition
-one reactant breaks down into two or more products
Eg: MgCl2 → Mg + Cl2
Single Replacement / Displacement
-an element replaces an ion in an ionic compound:
Metal elements replace positive ions (cations), non-metal elements replace negative ions (anions)
Formula: A + BC →AC + B (A is metal)
A + BC → BA + C (A is non-metal)
Eg: 2Li + MgCl2 →2LiCl + 2Al
Cl2 +2 KF → F2 + 2KCl
Predicting Single Replacement Reactions:
Some metals are more reactive than other metals, also there are some non-metals are more reactive
“Active Series” help us to decide whether the equation can react or not.
An element higher up on the series replaces the ion below it on the table.
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