Types of Chemical Reactions
Learn about synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, and double displacement reactions, as well as energy exchange and reaction mechanisms. Includes common symbols used in chemical equations.
Types of Chemical Reactions
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Chapter 21 Types of Reactions
Synthesis • Two or more substances combine to form a more complex substance • General Form: reactant + reactant product • A + B AB
Synthesis • Combination of an acidic oxide with water will result in an acid • Acids usually start with a hydrogen Ex: SO2 + H2O H2SO3 • Combination of the metal of a basic oxide with the nonmetal of an acidic oxide will form a salt Ex: CO2 + Na2O NaCO3
Synthesis • Combination of a basic oxide or a metallic oxide with water to form a base. • Most bases end with a hydroxide ion (OH) Ex: Na2O + H2O 2NaOH
A compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances The reaction is started when electricity, light, or heat is supplied The opposite of synthesis reactions General Form: reactant product + product AB A + B Decomposition
Decomposition • If some of the acids are heated, they decompose to form water and an acidic oxide. Ex: H2SO3 SO2 + H2O • When some metallic hydroxides are heated, they decompose to form a metallic oxide and water.Ex: Ca(OH)2 CaO + H2O
Decomposition • Some metallic carbonates decompose to form a metallic oxide and carbon dioxide when heated.Ex: Li2CO3 Li2O + CO2 • Metallic chlorates decompose to form metallic chlorides and oxygen when heated.Ex: KClO3 2KCl + 3O2
Decomposition • Most metallic oxides are stable, but a few decompose when heated.Ex: 2HgO 2Hg + O2 • Some compounds can not be decomposed by heat, but can be decomposed into their elements by electricity. (=electrolysis)ex: 2H2O = 2H2 + O2
Single Displacement • A single uncombined element replaces another in a compound • General Form: element + compound element + compound • A + BX AX + B
Single Displacement • An active metal will displace the metallic ion in a compound of a less active metal. Ex: Fe + Cu(NO3)2 Fe ( NO3)2 + Cu • Some active metals will react with water to give a metallic hydroxide & hydrogen gas.Ex:2Na + 2H2O 2NaOH + H2
Single Displacement • Active metals such as zinc, iron & aluminum will displace the hydrogen in acids to give a salt & hydrogen gas. Ex: Ex: Zn + 2HCl ZnCl2 + H2 • Halogens (which are active nonmetals) will displace less active halogens. Ex: Cl2 + 2NaBr 2NaCl + Br2
Double Displacement • Parts of two compounds switch places to form two new compounds • The positive and negative ions of two compounds are interchanged. • General Form: compound + compound compound + compound • Ax + By Ay + Bx
Double Displacement • A reaction between an acid and a base yields a salt and water. Such a reaction is a neutralization reaction.Ex: 2KOH + H2SO4 K2SO4 + 2H2O • Reaction of some soluble salts produces an insoluble salt and a soluble salt.Ex: AgNO3 + NaCl AgCl + NaNO3 Na2SO4 + Ba(NO3)2 BaSO4 + 2NaNO3
Double Displacement • Reaction of a salt with an acid forms a salt of the acid and a second acid which is volatile.Ex: 2KNO3 + H2SO4 K2SO4 + 2HNO3 FeS + 2HCl FeCl2 + H2S • This same reaction of a salt with an acid or base may yield a compound which can be decomposed.Ex: CaCo3 + 2HCl CaCl2 + H2CO3 H2C03 CO2 + H2O
Energy Exchange in Reactions • Chemical reactions involve energy exchange • Breaking chemical bonds requires energy. • Forming chemical bonds releases energy. • Exothermic reactions- reaction where energy is given off in the form of heat • Ex: burning of wood, iron rusting • Endothermic reactions- reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings (decomposition rxn) • Ex: salt dissolving in water
Reaction Mechanisms • Reaction Mechanism– an outside substance that is added to a reaction to affect the rate of production • Catalyst – speeds up a chemical reaction without itself being permanently changed • Mass of the product formed is still the same, it just forms more rapidly • Inhibitor – prevents or slows a chemical reaction or interferes with a catalyst’s action • Ex: food preservatives in cereal and crackers
Common Symbols 1. (s) – solid2. (l) – liquid3. (g) – gas4. (aq) – aqueous (indicates that the chemical is in a water solution)5. (ppt) – precipitate (solids that are insoluble in water & settle to the bottom of a solution.) *many double displacement reactions produce precipitates