Three types of chemical reaction
I can use chemical equations to identify and describe oxidation, decomposition and precipitation reactions.
Three types of chemical reaction
I can use chemical equations to identify and describe oxidation, decomposition and precipitation reactions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In a chemical reaction the + symbol can be read as ‘and’ and the arrow as ‘changes into’.
- In an oxidation reaction a reactant combines with oxygen.
- In a decomposition reaction a reactant splits into two or more new substances.
- In a precipitation reaction an insoluble salt is formed.
Keywords
Chemical equation - A chemical equation describes a reaction, indicating the reactants and products.
Oxidation - Oxidation is a type of reaction in which oxygen bonds to elements of the reactants.
Decomposition - Decomposition is a type of reaction in which a reactant compound breaks down into two or more products.
Precipitation - A reaction in which an insoluble salt forms from two solutions is called a precipitation reaction.
Common misconception
Pupils *very* easily confuse different types of reactions.
Spend time developing ways to help pupils remember the differences and regularly challenge them to explain why one reaction is the type it is.
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