Types of Chemical Reactions - AP Chemistry
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Determine the reaction type: $2KClO_3 \rightarrow 2KCl + 3O_2$.
Determine the reaction type: $2KClO_3 \rightarrow 2KCl + 3O_2$.
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Decomposition reaction. Potassium chlorate breaks down when heated.
Decomposition reaction. Potassium chlorate breaks down when heated.
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Which option best describes an oxidation reaction?
Which option best describes an oxidation reaction?
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Loss of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion. Increase in oxidation state occurs.
Loss of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion. Increase in oxidation state occurs.
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Which type of reaction involves electron transfer?
Which type of reaction involves electron transfer?
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Redox reaction. Electrons are transferred between reactants.
Redox reaction. Electrons are transferred between reactants.
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Identify the products of a hydrocarbon combustion reaction.
Identify the products of a hydrocarbon combustion reaction.
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Carbon dioxide and water. Hydrocarbons plus oxygen always yield $CO_2$ and $H_2O$.
Carbon dioxide and water. Hydrocarbons plus oxygen always yield $CO_2$ and $H_2O$.
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Identify the type of reaction: $Cu + 2AgNO_3 \rightarrow Cu(NO_3)_2 + 2Ag$.
Identify the type of reaction: $Cu + 2AgNO_3 \rightarrow Cu(NO_3)_2 + 2Ag$.
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Single replacement reaction. Copper displaces silver from silver nitrate.
Single replacement reaction. Copper displaces silver from silver nitrate.
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What defines a double replacement reaction?
What defines a double replacement reaction?
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Ions in two compounds exchange places. Cations and anions swap between two compounds.
Ions in two compounds exchange places. Cations and anions swap between two compounds.
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Which type of reaction is $AgNO_3 + NaCl \rightarrow AgCl + NaNO_3$?
Which type of reaction is $AgNO_3 + NaCl \rightarrow AgCl + NaNO_3$?
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Double replacement reaction. Ions exchange partners between compounds.
Double replacement reaction. Ions exchange partners between compounds.
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What occurs in a combustion reaction?
What occurs in a combustion reaction?
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A substance reacts with oxygen, releasing energy. Rapid reaction with $O_2$ that produces heat and light.
A substance reacts with oxygen, releasing energy. Rapid reaction with $O_2$ that produces heat and light.
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What defines a synthesis reaction?
What defines a synthesis reaction?
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Two or more substances combine to form one compound. Multiple reactants combine into a single product.
Two or more substances combine to form one compound. Multiple reactants combine into a single product.
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What type of reaction is $H_2O_2 \rightarrow H_2O + O_2$?
What type of reaction is $H_2O_2 \rightarrow H_2O + O_2$?
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Decomposition reaction. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen.
Decomposition reaction. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen.
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State the general form of a neutralization reaction.
State the general form of a neutralization reaction.
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$Acid + Base \rightarrow Salt + Water$. Standard acid-base reaction equation.
$Acid + Base \rightarrow Salt + Water$. Standard acid-base reaction equation.
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Identify the general form of a decomposition reaction.
Identify the general form of a decomposition reaction.
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$AB \rightarrow A + B$. One compound breaks down into two or more products.
$AB \rightarrow A + B$. One compound breaks down into two or more products.
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Determine the reaction type: $2KClO_3 \rightarrow 2KCl + 3O_2$.
Determine the reaction type: $2KClO_3 \rightarrow 2KCl + 3O_2$.
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Decomposition reaction. Potassium chlorate breaks down when heated.
Decomposition reaction. Potassium chlorate breaks down when heated.
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Which type of reaction is $2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$?
Which type of reaction is $2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$?
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Synthesis reaction. Two elements combine to form one compound.
Synthesis reaction. Two elements combine to form one compound.
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Identify the type of reaction: $Ba(OH)_2 + H_2SO_4 \rightarrow BaSO_4 + 2H_2O$.
Identify the type of reaction: $Ba(OH)_2 + H_2SO_4 \rightarrow BaSO_4 + 2H_2O$.
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Neutralization reaction. Base plus acid forms salt and water.
Neutralization reaction. Base plus acid forms salt and water.
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Identify the reaction type: $2H_2O \rightarrow 2H_2 + O_2$.
Identify the reaction type: $2H_2O \rightarrow 2H_2 + O_2$.
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Decomposition reaction. Water molecule breaks into hydrogen and oxygen.
Decomposition reaction. Water molecule breaks into hydrogen and oxygen.
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Identify the reaction: $HCl + NaOH \rightarrow NaCl + H_2O$.
Identify the reaction: $HCl + NaOH \rightarrow NaCl + H_2O$.
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Neutralization reaction. Acid plus base forms salt and water.
Neutralization reaction. Acid plus base forms salt and water.
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What is the role of a reducing agent in a redox reaction?
What is the role of a reducing agent in a redox reaction?
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Donates electrons and becomes oxidized. Loses electrons while reducing another species.
Donates electrons and becomes oxidized. Loses electrons while reducing another species.
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What defines an endothermic reaction?
What defines an endothermic reaction?
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Absorbs energy from the surroundings. Heat is absorbed during the reaction process.
Absorbs energy from the surroundings. Heat is absorbed during the reaction process.
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Identify the reaction type of $CaCO_3 \rightarrow CaO + CO_2$.
Identify the reaction type of $CaCO_3 \rightarrow CaO + CO_2$.
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Decomposition reaction. One compound breaks into two products.
Decomposition reaction. One compound breaks into two products.
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What defines a synthesis reaction in terms of reactants and products?
What defines a synthesis reaction in terms of reactants and products?
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Multiple reactants form a single product. Many starting materials yield one final product.
Multiple reactants form a single product. Many starting materials yield one final product.
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State the general form of a double replacement reaction.
State the general form of a double replacement reaction.
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$AB + CD \rightarrow AD + CB$. Ions from two compounds exchange partners.
$AB + CD \rightarrow AD + CB$. Ions from two compounds exchange partners.
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Identify the type of reaction: $C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O$.
Identify the type of reaction: $C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O$.
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Combustion reaction. Propane reacts with oxygen producing $CO_2$ and $H_2O$.
Combustion reaction. Propane reacts with oxygen producing $CO_2$ and $H_2O$.
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What defines a redox reaction?
What defines a redox reaction?
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Involves transfer of electrons between species. Oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
Involves transfer of electrons between species. Oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
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Identify the type of reaction: $Mg + 2HCl \rightarrow MgCl_2 + H_2$.
Identify the type of reaction: $Mg + 2HCl \rightarrow MgCl_2 + H_2$.
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Single replacement reaction. Magnesium displaces hydrogen from acid.
Single replacement reaction. Magnesium displaces hydrogen from acid.
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Identify the type of reaction: $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$.
Identify the type of reaction: $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$.
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Synthesis reaction. Two elements combine to form one compound.
Synthesis reaction. Two elements combine to form one compound.
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Which reaction type involves a solid forming from two solutions?
Which reaction type involves a solid forming from two solutions?
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Precipitation reaction. Creates an insoluble solid from aqueous solutions.
Precipitation reaction. Creates an insoluble solid from aqueous solutions.
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What is the product of the combustion of methane?
What is the product of the combustion of methane?
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Carbon dioxide and water. Methane combustion yields $CO_2$ and $H_2O$.
Carbon dioxide and water. Methane combustion yields $CO_2$ and $H_2O$.
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Identify the type of reaction: $H_2 + Cl_2 \rightleftharpoons 2HCl$.
Identify the type of reaction: $H_2 + Cl_2 \rightleftharpoons 2HCl$.
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Reversible reaction. Double arrow indicates equilibrium reaction.
Reversible reaction. Double arrow indicates equilibrium reaction.
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Identify the type of reaction: $Fe + S \rightarrow FeS$.
Identify the type of reaction: $Fe + S \rightarrow FeS$.
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Synthesis reaction. Two elements combine to form one compound.
Synthesis reaction. Two elements combine to form one compound.
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