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Balancing and Classifying Reactions

This document provides instructions on balancing and classifying chemical equations. It includes matching definitions of different types of chemical reactions and examples of balancing seven chemical equations while classifying each as a synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, or double replacement reaction. Specifically, it asks students to 1) match reaction type definitions, 2) balance seven chemical equations showing work, and 3) classify each example reaction.

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Balancing and Classifying Reactions

This document provides instructions on balancing and classifying chemical equations. It includes matching definitions of different types of chemical reactions and examples of balancing seven chemical equations while classifying each as a synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, or double replacement reaction. Specifically, it asks students to 1) match reaction type definitions, 2) balance seven chemical equations showing work, and 3) classify each example reaction.

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HS 3.

3 – Balancing and Classifying chemical Equations

1. Match:
Match the following definitions to the type of reaction.
B
____ One reactant is broken down into two or A. Synthesis
more products.

E A fuel is combined with oxygen to


____ B. Decomposition
produce carbon dioxide and water.

A Two or more reactants combine to form


____ C. Single replacement
one product.

D Two compounds react to form two


____ D. Double replacement
different compounds.
C
____ A compound reacts with an element to E. Combustion
form a new compound and a different
element.

2. Practice: Balance each of the chemical equations below


i. SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK (i.e., counting atoms)
ii. Include coefficients of 1 where required.
iii. In the space to the right, classify the reaction as a synthesis, decomposition, single
replacement, or double replacement reaction.

A. ___ AgNO3 + ___ KCl → ___ AgCl + ___ KNO3 _______________________

1 Ag

B. ___ H2O + ___ SO3 → ___ H2SO4 _______________________

C. ___ KI + ___ Cl2 → ___ KCl + ___ I2 _______________________


D. ___ NaHCO3 → ___ Na2CO3 + ___ H2O + ___ CO2 _______________________

E. ___ Zn + ___ HCl → ___ ZnCl2 + ___ H2 _______________________

F. ___ BaCl2 + ___ Na2SO4 → ___ BaSO4 + ___ NaCl _______________________

G. ___ Al + ___ CuCl2 → ___ AlCl3 + ___ Cu _______________________

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