Some Other Chemical Reactions

Other than all the above-mentioned types, there are some more important types of reactions that are used throughout the study of chemistry. These types are explained as follows:

Precipitation Reaction

A precipitation reaction is a type of chemical reaction that occurs when two solutions are mixed and a solid substance (precipitate) is formed as a result of the reaction. In this type of reaction, the ions of two different aqueous solutions react with each other to form an insoluble solid. This solid substance is called a precipitate and it settles at the bottom of the container.

An example of a precipitation reaction is the reaction between silver nitrate (AgNO₃) and sodium chloride (NaCl):

AgNO₃ (aq) + NaCl (aq) → AgCl (s) + NaNO₃ (aq)

In this reaction, silver nitrate and sodium chloride are mixed together, and the silver ions (Ag+) and chloride ions (Cl-) react with each other to form solid silver chloride (AgCl), which appears as a white precipitate. The sodium and nitrate ions remain in the solution as they do not react with each other.

Neutralization Reaction

A Neutralization reaction is a reaction between an acid and a base to give salt and water as the products. The formation of the water molecules is by the combination of OH– ions and H+ ions. The overall pH of the products when a strong base and a strong acid undergo a neutralization reaction must be 7. Consider the example of the neutralization reaction between Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) giving out sodium chloride (Common Salt) and water.

HCl (l) + NaOH (aq) → NaCl (aq) + H2O (l)

Combustion Reaction

A combustion reaction is a type of chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant that produces a product called ad oxidized product. an oxidizer is a chemical fuel required to burn such as oxygen. Generally, it’s a reaction between hydrocarbon and oxygen to yield carbon dioxide, water, and heat.

Hydrocarbon + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Heat

For example, consider the combustion of methane gas, 

CH₄ (g) + 2O₂ (g) → CO₂ (g) + 2H₂O (g) + Heat

Combustion of Magnesium ribbon, 

2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO + Heat

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Types of Chemical Reactions as the name suggests explores the classification of various types of chemical reactions based on different parameters. As we are surrounded by chemical reactions in our daily lives. From burning a match stick to making food all of the things and events in our lives involve various types of chemical reactions. Understanding the different types of chemical reactions is key to understanding how matter changes and interacts with one another. From combustion reactions that power our cars and homes, to acid-base reactions that occur in our bodies and the natural world, there are many different types of chemical reactions with a wide range of applications

Combination, decomposition, single-replacement, double-replacement, redox, combustion, precipitation, neutralization, etc. are some of the types of chemical reactions using various parameters as the basis. In this article, we will learn about it all the types of chemical reactions and the various bases for these classifications of chemical reactions as well.