1. Romantic Reactions
See how some of your favorite characters react together…there will be laughter, love, tears, and anger.

2. Synthesis Reaction
Two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex substance.

3. Decomposition Reaction
A complex substance breaks down into two more simpler substances.
Reverse of a synthesis reaction.

4. Single Replacement Reaction
A single element replaces one element in a compound.
The product of a single replacement reaction are a new compound and a single element.

5. Double Replacement Reaction
Two new compounds form.
The element with the positive oxidation state in one compound changes places with the positive oxidation state element in the other compound.

6. So What?
How does all this relate to chemistry? How do I make the connection between these characters and understanding the different types of reactions? Let’s look at the equations…

7. What Kind of Reaction Is It?
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO Ca(OH)2 → CaO + H2O Cl2 + 2NaBr → 2NaCl + Br2 HCl + FeS → FeCl2 + H2S