Products of Carbon and Decomposition Reactions

Combustion Reactions

• Products of combustion reactions are always carbon dioxide and water (CO2 and H2O).
• Any explosion or fire releases energy through combustion.

Decomposition Reactions

• In a decomposition reaction, one compound breaks down into smaller components.

Double Replacement Reactions

• Involve two compounds reacting where two things switch places.
• Example: Hydrogen swaps with sodium and other element swapped places.