A + B → C + D
In this example, A and B are the reactants, which react to form the products C and D.
Here we can see how the number of each atom on the left side is balanced on the right side, as stated by the law of conservation of mass.
2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO
A combustion reaction is a reaction with a combustible material with an oxidizer to give an oxidized product.
CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂
A Decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a single component breaks down into multiple products.
HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O
A Neutralization reaction is the reaction between an acid and a base giving salt and water as the products.
Zn + 2H⁺ → Zn²⁺ + H₂
A REDuction-OXidation reaction is a reaction in which there is a transfer of electrons between chemical species.
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AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃
It is a type of displacement reaction in which two compounds react, and their anions and cations switch places forming two new products.
2Na(s) + Cl₂(g) → 2NaCl(s)
A Synthesis reaction is one of the most basic types of reaction wherein multiple simple compounds combine under certain physical conditions giving out a complex product.
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