Chemical

Reactions
I can classify chemical reactions
as exothermic or endothermic

Types of chemical reactions

synthesis reaction - two or more
substances combine to form one new
compound
sodium and chlorine combine to make sodium
chloride
2 Na + Cl2 --> 2 NaCl

decomposition reaction - a single

compound breaks down to form two or
more simpler substances
carbonic acid decomposes and forms water and
CO2
H2CO3 ---> H2O + CO2

Types of chemical reactions

single-displacement reactions - an
element replaces another element in a
compound
Zn + 2 HCl --> ZnCl2 + H2

double-displacement reactions - ions from

two compounds exchange places
NaCl + AgF --> NaF + AgCl

Exothermic Reactions
chemical reaction in which energy is
released
exo means "go out"
thermic means "heat" or "energy"

2 Na + Cl2 --> 2 NaCl + energy

energy as a product means energy is given off

Exothermic Reactions

Endothermic reactions
chemical reaction in which energy is taken
in

endo means "go in"

2 H2O + energy --> 2 H2 + O2
6 CO2 + 6 H2O + energy --> C6H12O6 + 6 O2
energy as a reactant means energy is absorbed

Endothermic Reactions