There are 5 types of chemical equations:
SYNTHESIS, DECOMPOSITION, SINGLE REPLACEMENT, DOUBLE REPLACEMENT, & COMBUSTION
How are they different?
LET'S LEARN!!
1) SYNTHESIS REACTION
In a synthesis reaction two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex substance. **Two (or more) reactants yield one product**
EXAMPLE
This video shows the reaction between Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl)
To visualize a synthesis reaction,
look at the following cartoon:
The
skinny bird (reactant) and the
worm (reactant) combine to make ONE product, a fat bird.2) DECOMPOSITION REACTION
In a decomposition reaction a more complex substance breaks down into more simple parts. **One reactant yields two (or more) products**
EXAMPLE
This video shows the decomposition of Ammonium Dichromate (NH4)2Cr2O7
This video shows the decomposition of Ammonium Dichromate (NH4)2Cr2O7
To visualize a decomposition
reaction, look at the following cartoon:
The
egg (reactant) has opened and the turtle (product) and egg shell
(product) are now two separate substances.
The
egg (reactant) has opened and the turtle (product) and egg shell
(product) are now two separate substances.