Types of Chemical Reactions

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Science

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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NGSS

MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-5, MS-PS1-1

Standards-aligned

Amy Redhair

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11 Slides • 12 Questions

Open Ended

Why is it important to classify chemical reactions into different types such as synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single-replacement, and double-replacement?

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Multiple Choice

Which type of chemical reaction is demonstrated by the equation 2Al(s) + 3I2(s) → 2AlI3(s) and what visual clue is provided in the demo?

Synthesis; purple haze is produced

Decomposition; bubbles are formed

Combustion; heat is released

Single replacement; a metal is deposited

Fill in the Blanks

In the reaction CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O, oxygen is always a ___ and carbon dioxide is always a ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are always products in a combustion reaction?

Carbon dioxide

Water

Oxygen

Methane

Open Ended

Compare the decomposition and combustion reactions shown in the 'Murder of a Gummy Bear' demo. What distinguishes these two types of reactions based on their reactants and products?

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Multiple Choice

In a single replacement reaction, which element is replaced in the reaction Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)?

Copper

Zinc

Silver

Sulfur

Multiple Choice

Which type of chemical reaction is illustrated by the equation: Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)?

Single replacement

Double replacement

Decomposition

Synthesis

Open Ended

Explain how the formation of a precipitate occurs in a double replacement reaction, using the examples provided.

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Multiple Choice

Which type of chemical reaction involves two or more reactants combining to form one product?

Decomposition

Combustion

Synthesis

Double-Replacement

Fill in the Blanks

In the double replacement demo shown, NaHCO3 reacts with HC2H3O2 to form NaC2H3O2 and

Type answer...

as one of the products.

Multiple Choice

In a synthesis reaction, how many products are typically formed when two or more reactants combine?

One product

Two products

Multiple products

No products

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, which type of chemical reaction do you find most interesting and why?

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