Section 6.2
Types of Reactions
Practice Test
1.
A ____________ reaction is one in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
a.
decomposition
b.
synthesis
c.
photosynthesis
d.
replacement
Hint
2.
In a ______________ reaction, two or more substances react to form a single product.
a.
decomposition
b.
double displacement
c.
gas-producing
d.
synthesis
Hint
3.
A ____________ reaction is one in which one element takes the place of another in a compound.
a.
decomposition
b.
double displacement
c.
single displacement
d.
synthesis
Hint
4.
The positive and negative portions of two ionic compounds are interchanged in this type of reaction.
a.
decomposition
b.
double displacement
c.
single displacement
d.
synthesis
Hint
5.
What type of reaction is represented by the equation CH
4
+ 2O
2
CO
2
+ 2H
2
O?
a.
combustion
b.
decomposition
c.
double displacement
d.
synthesis
Hint
6.
What type of reaction is represented by the equation 2Fe + 3Cl
2
2FeCl
3
?
a.
combustion
b.
decomposition
c.
single displacement
d.
synthesis
Hint
7.
What type of reaction is represented by the equation Pb(NO
3
)
2
+ K
2
CrO
4
PbCrO
4
+ 2KNO
3
?
a.
decomposition
b.
double displacement
c.
single displacement
d.
synthesis
Hint
8.
What type of reaction occurs when potassium and chlorine gas produce potassium chloride?
a.
combustion
b.
decomposition
c.
replacement
d.
synthesis
Hint
9.
Will the double displacement reaction NaOH + CaBr2 occur? If so, what is the product of the reaction?
a.
No
b.
Yes, Br(OH)2
c.
Yes, CaNa
d.
Yes, Ca(OH)2
Hint
10.
Which of the following single-replacement reactions will occur?
a.
Br2(g) + HF(aq) [arrow]
b.
Cl2(g) + HBr(aq) [arrow]
c.
Au(s) + Cu(NO3)2 (aq) [arrow]
d.
Cu(s) + ZnCl2(aq) [arrow]
Hint
