Synthesis, Decomposition, Single Replacement, Double Replacement Reactions

Cliff Notes

I. During a reaction, we start with reactants and end with products

A. reactant: substance present at the beginning of a reaction, "reacts"

B. product: substance present at the end of a reaction, it is "produced"

II. 5 Types of Reactions: Synthesis, Decomposition, Single Replacement, Double Replacement, Combustion

A. Synthesis: A + B --> AB

B. Decomposition: AB --> A + B

C. Single Replacement: A + BC --> AC + B

D. Double Replacement: AB + CD --> AD + CB

E. Combustion: CX + O2 --> CO2 + H20