Balancing Equations
Five Basic Types of Equations:
- Decomposition: breaking down of one substance into multiple substances
- Synthesis: combining substances into one substance
- Single Replacement: one replacement by one element takes place
- Double Replacement: two replacements by elements takes place
- Combustion: a hydrocarbon in the presence of oxygen reacts to form either CO2 and H2O or CO and H2O
Test on
- Know the five basic types of equations
- Be able to identify/label equations according to the type of equation it is