Question

Explain different type of chemical reaction in details

Answer 1

Synthesis Reaction: Two or more elements/compounds combine to form a more complex product.

Decomposition Reaction: One chemical species breaks down to simpler elements/compounds.

Single Replacement Reaction: An uncombined element replaces a less reactive element in a compound, creating a new compound and a single element.

Double Replacement Reaction: Involves two ionic compounds (in solution) that trade cations, creating two new compounds.

Combustion Reaction: A hydrocarbon (or other organic molecule) burning in oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water.

Exothermic Reactions: Chemical reactions that produce heat or light as the reaction proceeds.

Cation: Positive ion.

Anion: Negative ion.

Ionic Compound: A compound that is formed from two atoms transferring electrons.

Hydrocarbon: A molecule made of primarily hydrogen and carbon.

Reactants: Starting materials in a chemical reaction; shown on the left side of the arrow in a chemical equation.

Products: Substances formed from a chemical reaction; shown on the left side of the arrow in a chemical equation.

Open System: A system in which matter can enter and leave.

Closed System: A system in which matter is not exchanged with the surroundings.