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Huggster asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

Real life examples for the 5 type of chemical reactions.?

What are 5 real life examples of the 5 type of reactions?

Combination/Synthesis Reaction

Decomposition Reaction

Single-Replacement Reaction

Double-Replacement Reaction

Combustion Reaction

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  • kumorifox
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Combination: the rusting of iron (4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3)

    Decomposition: the production of quicklime (Ca(OH)2 → CaO + H2O)

    Single displacement: the polishing of silverware by soaking with aluminium (2Al + 3Ag2S → 6Ag + Al2S3)

    Double displacement: the extraction of magnesium from seawater (MgCl2 + 2NaOH → Mg(OH)2 + 2NaCl)

    Combustion: burning natural gas for heat (CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O)

  • cat lover
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    (1) making RNA or DNA in the body.

    (2) vinegar added to baking soda.

    (3) and (4) there are endless examples. For double displacement, neutralization of an acid and base.

    (5) burning natural gas.

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