Question

Explain the four basic types of chemical reactions. Be sure to include a sample equation for each type. Describe how rate relationships and activation energy are important in chemical reactions.

Answer 1

the four are synthesis, decomposition, single replacement and double replacement

Answer 2

Answer:

Synthesis reaction is 2 or more chemical combing to form  complex product (A+B→AB)

Decomposition occurs when one reactant breaks down into 2 or more products (H2CO3→H2O+CO2)  

Single replacement is a reaction when one element is substituted for another element compound.                                                   (A+BC→ AC+B)

Double replacement occur when parts of 2 ionic compounds are exchanged making two new compounds .(A+B - + C + D- → A+D- +C )

The activation energy of the particular reaction will determines the rate at which it will go. The higher the activation energy gets, the slower the chemical reaction will become.  

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