Type |
Definition |
Examples |
synthesis |
a compound forms from simpler reactants |
C2H4(g) + H2O(g) =>C2H5OH(g)
H2(g) + ½ O2(g) =>H2O(l) |
decomposition |
a compound breaks down into simpler products |
CaCO3(s)=>CaO(s) + CO2(g)
2NH4NO3(s)=>2N2(g) + 4H2O(g) + O2(g)
2 H2O(l) =>2 H2(g) + O2(g) |
displacement |
|
Zn(s) + 2 HCl(aq)=>ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
Zn(s) + CuCl2(aq)=>ZnCl2(aq) + Cu(s) |
neutralization |
H+ transfer from acid to base |
NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq)=> H2O(l) + NaCl(aq)
KOH + HC2H3O2(aq) =>H2O(l) + KC2H3O2(aq) |
precipitation |
a solid product from aqueous reactants |
BaCl2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) => BaSO4(s)
+ 2 NaCl(aq)
AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq) => AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq) |
redox |
electron transfer between reactants |
2 C2H6(g) + 7 O2(g)=> 4 CO2(g) +
6 H2O(g) |