Introduction

Did you know that there are different types of chemical reactions?



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Using and analyzing chemical reactions is a fundamental skill for any chemist. The first step in this process is the ability to classify the chemical reaction types. The five main reaction types you will be studying are formation, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and hydrocarbon combustion. As with most chemistry concepts, recognizing patterns is the first step to understanding a concept.

In this lesson, you will learn how to classify the five most common reaction types.

  Targets

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to

  • classify and identify categories of chemical reactions, including formation, decomposition, hydrocarbon combustion, single replacement, and double replacement

  Watch This

Beautiful Chemical Reactions @ YouTube Beauty of Science 


This video will introduce you to chemical reactions by giving you a close up view of the changes. This will help get you in the right mindset for this lesson.