Reactions Part 1

Synthesis

A chemical reaction in which two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

Decomposition

A chemical reaction in which a compound breaks down into simpler substances or elements.

Binary Decomposition

A type of decomposition reaction where a binary compound breaks down into its constituent elements.

Carbonate Decomposition

A type of decomposition reaction in which a carbonate compound breaks down into an oxide and carbon dioxide when heated.

Hydroxide Decomposition

A type of decomposition reaction in which a hydroxide compound breaks down into an oxide and water when heated.

Unstable Acid Decomposition

A type of decomposition reaction in which an unstable acid breaks down into a nonmetal oxide and water, often releasing gas.

Peroxide Decomposition

A type of decomposition reaction in which a peroxide breaks down into an oxide and oxygen gas, usually when heated or in the presence of a catalyst.

Chlorate Decompositon

A type of decomposition reaction in which a chlorate breaks down into a chloride and oxygen gas, often requiring heat.

Cationic Single Replacement

A type of single replacement reaction in which a cation in a compound is replaced by another cation, typically involving a more reactive metal displacing a less reactive one.

Anionic Single Replacement

A type of single replacement reaction where an anion in a compound is replaced by another anion, generally involving a more reactive nonmetal displacing a less reactive one.

Binary Decomposition Products

Individual Elements

Metal Carbonate Products

Metal Oxide + Carbon Dioxide

Hydroxide Products

Metal Oxide + Water

Unstable Acid Products

Nonmetal Oxide + Water

Peroxide Products

Metal Oxide + Oxygen

Metal Chlorate

Metal Chloride + Oxygen