There are many different kinds of chemical reactions, on this page we have gathered some of the most common reaction types.
Acid-base Reaction
When it is a chemical reaction between an acid and a base, we call it an acid-base reaction. For example:
HCl + NaOH → H2O + NaCl
Chemical Decomposition
When a chemical compound is separated into elements or smaller compounds, we call it a chemical decomposition: For example:
MCO3 → MO + CO2
Combusting Reaction
When anything burns, it is actually a combusting reaction. We call this kind of reaction where O2 is involved, a combusting reaction. For example:
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO + Heat
Metathesis Reaction
When compounds in a chemical reaction exchange their partner we call it a metathesis reaction. For example:
NaCl(aq) + AgNO3(aq) = AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq)
Organic Reaction
When organic compounds are involved in a chemical reaction, we call this kind of reaction, a organic reaction. A organic compound is any compound that contains carbon. For example:
C6H10(l) + Br2(aq) → C6H10Br2(l)
Redox Reaction
When two chemical species exchange or transfer electrons between them in a chemical reaction, it is called a redox reaction or oxidation-reduction reaction. For example:
Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
Reversible Reaction
When the chemical reaction proceeds in both directions, we call it a reversible reaction. For example:
N2 + 3H ↔ 2NH3
Single Displacement Reaction
When an element displaces or replaces another in a chemical reaction, we call it a single displacement reaction or single replacement reaction. For example:
Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
Synthesis Reaction
When two or more elements/compounds are bonded to produce a single product, it is called a synthesis reaction. For example:
H2 + O → H2O