Types of Chemical Equations

A representation of a chemical reaction using symbols and formulas to show the reactants and products.

The substances that are present at the start of a chemical reaction.

The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

A type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

A type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

A type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

A type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light and heat.

By adjusting the coefficients of the reactants and products to ensure the same number of each type of atom on both sides.

In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.