Identify the type of reaction that is shown below:
MgO + Co2 –> MgCO3
Magnesium oxide + Carbon dioxide –> Magnesium carbonate
A. synthesis reaction
B. decomposition reaction
C. combustion reaction
D. single displacement reaction
Question & Answer
Identify the type of reaction that is shown below
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Verified archiveA. synthesis reaction
Synthesis reaction: A reaction in which two or more reactants combine to produce a single product; think about what it means to synthesize – to combine
Decomposition reaction: A reaction that produces two or more products from a single reactant; breaking something down
2 NaOH –> Na2O + H2O
Combustion reaction: A reaction in which an atom or molecule reacts with oxygen to produce energy in the form of light & heat; there is always H2O as a byproduct
CH4 + 2O2 –> CO2 + 2H2O + Energy
Single displacement reaction: A reaction where one atom or molecule that is replaced by another element in a compound
2 HCl + Zn –> ZnCl2 + H2