Chemistry 1: Quarter 4: Module 2 Types of Chemical Reactions

STEM 11
CHEMISTRY 1
QUARTER 4: MODULE 2
Types of Chemical Reactions
PHOEBE T. MARCHAN
INSTRUCTOR
Time Frame: One Week

Module 2
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the lesson, the students must be able to;
 Identify and balance the several types of chemical reactions.

 Describe evidences which show that a chemical reaction has occurred.
Discussion
There are four major types of chemical reactions; combination, decomposition, single
replacement, and double decomposition.
1. Combination Reactions
Combination reaction is referred to as a synthesis reaction. It is a chemical change in

which two or more substances react to form a single new substance. The product is a
compound. You can tell this reaction has occurred because on the reactant side, there are
two or more substances, while there is only one product on the product side. The reaction
in the burning of magnesium is an example of a combination reaction.
2Mg(s) + O2(g) →2MgO(s)
As you can see in the equation, there are two reactants (Mg and O 2) that combined to
form just one product (MgO). Combination to form a single compound is not limited to two
or more elements, as shown in the other examples of combination reactions;
a. Reactions between two or more elements. An example of this type of

combination reaction is the reaction between a metal and a non-metal. Most metals react
with non-metal to form ionic compounds. Example of this reaction;
2Na(s) + Cl2 (g) → 2NaCl (g)
Similarly, non-metals may react highly with other non-metals to form covalent compounds.
An example is the reaction of sulphur with oxygen gas to form gaseous sulphur dioxide.
S(s) + O2(g) → SO2(s)
b. Reaction between elements and compounds. An element and a compound may

react to form another compound. For example, carbon monoxide reacts with oxygen gas to
form carbon dioxide. Example: O2 (g) + 2CO(g) → 2CO2 (g)
c. Reaction between two compounds. Two compounds can react with each other to
form a new compound. Example, calcium oxide (quick lime) reacts with carbon dioxide gas
to form Calcium carbonate (limestone).
Example: CaO (s) + CO2 (g) → CaCO3 (s)

2. Decomposition Reactions. Some reactions are the opposite of combination reactions.
Such reactions and classified as decomposition reactions, wherein one single compound
breaks down into two or more simpler substances. The products can be two or more
elements or new compounds. Most decomposition reactions require energy in the form of
heat, light, or electricity. In the reaction of baking soda with water, the carbonic acid
initially produced is decomposed to carbon dioxide and water.
Example: H2CO3 (aq) → CO2 (g) + H2O (l)
3. Single Replacement Reactions. This is a reaction wherein an active element takes

place of another element in a compound. It usually occurs in aqueous solutions. In this
reaction, metal replaces metal, and Halogen replaces halogen. The activity series is used to
guide whether a reaction will proceed or not. In using the series, any element that is higher
on the list (more active) will displace a lower element (less active) from a solution.
Example:
a. Metal Replacement ------ Zn(s) + 2HCl (aq) → ZnCl2 (aq) + 2Al (s)
b. Halogen Replacement ------ Cl2 (g) + 2NaBr (aq) → 2NaCl (aq) + Br2(g)
4. Double Replacement Reactions. Double replacement reactions, or double-displacement

reactions, is the chemical change where there is an exchange of positive ions between two
compounds. This type of reaction generally takes place in aqueous solutions; and often
produces a precipitate. Going back to the reaction of sodium bicarbonate and water,
produces sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid. In this case, the cations Na +and H+ changed
places and associated with the other anions (OH- and HCO3-, respectively.
Example: ---------- NaHCO3 (aq) + H2O(l) → NaOh (aq) + H2CO3 (aq)
Activity: Balance the given equations.
1. C3H8 (g) + O2 (g) → CO2(g) + H2O (g)

2. Fe(s) + O2(g) → Fe2O3
CHEMISTRY 1
ASSESSMENT
Balance the following equations, and classify the type of chemical reaction involved.
1. (NH4)2 Cr2O7 → N2 + Cr2O3 + H2O

2. Zn + Pb(NO 3)2 → Zn(NO3)2 + Pb
3. SO2 + O2 → SO3
4. CuCl2 + H2 → HCl + Cu
5. C2H6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O
Assignment
Write the chemical equations and balance each of the following word equations.
1. Silicon dioxide solid plus aqueous hydrofluoric acid (HF) yields solid silicon tetrafluoride
plus liquid water.
2. Solid iron (III) oxide and carbon monoxide gas yields iron metal and carbon dioxide gas.

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Time Frame: One Week

 Identify and balance the several types of chemical reactions.

Combination reaction is referred to as a synthesis reaction. It is a chemical change in

a. Reactions between two or more elements. An example of this type of

2Na(s) + Cl2 (g) → 2NaCl (g)

S(s) + O2(g) → SO2(s)

b. Reaction between elements and compounds. An element and a compound may

Example: CaO (s) + CO2 (g) → CaCO3 (s)

3. Single Replacement Reactions. This is a reaction wherein an active element takes

4. Double Replacement Reactions. Double replacement reactions, or double-displacement

Example: ---------- NaHCO3 (aq) + H2O(l) → NaOh (aq) + H2CO3 (aq)

Activity: Balance the given equations.

1. C3H8 (g) + O2 (g) → CO2(g) + H2O (g)

1. (NH4)2 Cr2O7 → N2 + Cr2O3 + H2O

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