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All About Chemical Reactions

Synthesis

2 or more reactants combine to form one product.

Double Displacement

Two compounds switch ions.

Decomposition

1 reactant breaks down to form two or more products.

Combustion

The burning of a hydrocarbon with an oxygen gas present to produce carbon dioxide and water. 

Single Displacement

An element reacts with a compound and the similar elements switch spots. 

Redox Rxn

Keeps track of the movement of electrons.

Chemical Reactions_ Types, Definitions, and Examples.jfif

Here is a diagram to visualize the types of reactions, Redox Rxn's aren't pictured because it is all based on checking the movement on a balanced equation. A reactions could be labeled as Synthesis and Redox. 

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