Reactions Equation Study Guide
Section 1: Short answer
1. Define
a. Three types of acids: Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowrey, and Lewis.
b. Precipitate
c. Dissociation
d. Electrolytes
e. OIL RIG
2. Know the atomic particle for ox-red exchange
3. Know the generic equation formats A, B, C, D
4. Know the products of acid/base and combustion reactions
5. Know the common driving forces for reactions
6. Understand the nature of electrolytes
7. In the following sketch (5 pts):
a. Draw a circle around the element that has lost electrons
b. Draw a triangle around the element that has gained electrons
c. Draw a square around the spectator ions
Section 2: Identify the type of reaction (5 pts)
For the following reactions, indicate whether the following are examples of synthesis, decomposition,
combustion, single displacement, double displacement, oxidation, or acid-base reactions. Some equations may
have more than one answer.
Section 3: Practicing equation balancing (4 pts)
Section 4: Predicting the products of chemical reactions (6 pts)
Predict the products of the following reactions and determine the reaction type. DO NOT BALANCE:
Section 5: Oxidation Reduction: (8 pts)
Provide the answers for steps 1-4 for each oxidation reaction.
1. Balance equation
2. Half-reaction equations
3. Net ionic equation
4. Identify the element oxidized and reduced.
Section 6: Precipitation Product and Complete/Net ionic Worksheet (6 pts)
A. Determine the products for the following reactions and decide what compound would be the precipitate, if
any is present. If a precipitate is formed, denote it by an “(s)” after the compound and circle it.
B. Balance the equation.
C. Write net ionic equations for the molecular equation. Make sure to put charges on ions.
Section 7: Acid-Base Reactions (2 pts):
Predict the products if the following acids and bases were dissociated in water: