Types of Reactions
Name:_______________________ Period: _____
Identify each as either: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement or double replacement reactions.
1. ____________________________
N2 + 3 H2  2 NH3
2. ____________________________
2 Li + 2 H2O  2 LiO + H4
3. ____________________________
2 NaNO3  2 NaNO2 + O2
4. ____________________________
2 C6H14 + 19 O2  12 CO2 + 14 H2O
5. ____________________________
H2CO3  CO2 + H2O
6. ____________________________
SO2 + H2O  H2SO3
7. ____________________________
3 Fe + 4 H2O  Fe3O4 + 4 H2
8. ____________________________
2 KI + Pb(NO3)2  PbI2 + 2 KNO3
9. ____________________________
CaO + SO2  CaSO3
10. ____________________________
2 HgO  2 Hg + O2
Use the Activity Series to determine if the following reactions will occur. Simply write a “yes” or a “no” in the
space next to the reactants. *BONUS* Predict the products (of the reactions that will occur) and balance the
equation for extra points!
11. Na + MgBr2  ____________________________________________________________________________
12. Ni + MnS 
_____________________________________________________________________________
13. Cu + Pb(NO3)2  __________________________________________________________________________
14. Zn + SnCl2  ______________________________________________________________________________
15. Ca + K2O ________________________________________________________________________________