What Is Chemical Reaction?

A Chemical Reaction is a process in which the bonds are broken within reactant molecules, and new bonds are formed within product molecules in order to form a new substance.

There are 6 main types of chemical reactions:

• Combustion Reaction - A reaction with a combustible material with an oxidizer to give an oxidized product. For example: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O.
• Decomposition Reaction - A reaction in which a single reactant breaks down into multiple products. For example: NaCl → Na + Cl.
• Neutralization Reaction - A reaction between an acid and a base giving salt and water as the products. For example: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O.
• Redox (REDuction-OXidation) Reaction - A reaction in which there is a transfer of electrons between chemical species. For example: Zn + 2H⁺ → Zn²⁺ + H₂.
• Precipitation, Double-Displacement Reaction, Double-Decomposition Reaction - A reaction in which two compounds react and consequently, their anions and cations switch places forming two new products. For example: AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃.
• Synthesis Reaction - A reaction in which multiple simple compounds combine under certain physical conditions giving out a complex product. For example: 2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl.

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