SYNTHESIS REACTION

SYNTHESIS REACTION

• What is a synthesis reaction?
• A synthesis reaction is a type of reaction in which multiple reactants combine to form a single product. Synthesis reactions release energy in the form of heat and light, so they are exothermic.

EXAMPLES

• An example of a synthesis reaction is the formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen.
• In the simplest synthesis reactions, two elements combine to form a binary compound (a compound made of two elements). The combination of iron and sulfur to form iron (II) sulfide is an example of a synthesis reaction: 8 Fe + S8 → 8 FeS

EXAMPLES

• Direct combination reactions aren't always just simple elements reacting to form compounds. Another everyday example of a synthesis reaction is the reaction that forms hydrogen sulfate, a component of acid rain. Here, the sulfur oxide compound reacts with water to form a single product: SO3 (g) + H2O (l) → H2SO4 (aq)
• For example, the combination of two reactants, iron and oxygen, will produce the binary compound iron oxide, commonly known as rust.

POEM

• If you don’t know chemistry Here’s some on reactions It may not be much But it’s still a good fraction I don’t know where to start So I’ll begin with this An element plus element yield compound is synthesis Decomposition is multiple products from a single reactant Usually formed when energy attacks it “It” is a compound, just to get it out It can be replaced, what is that about It’s about single or double, which are replacements Any real scientist would concur to this statement Because of the complexity, my favorite replacement is single It’s really easy, if you and chemistry can mingle One more reaction, so lets take a turn If oxygen is a reactant, you may have a burn Combustion is the name

EXAMPLES

• Common examples of synthesis reactions are when a metal or non-metal reacts with oxygen to form an oxide. Synthesis reactions can also occur when a metal or non-metal combine to form a binary (2 elements)compound. 3 Fe (s) + O2 (g) → Fe2O3 (s) 2 K (s) + Cl2 → 2 KCl (s)

"Chemical Reactions." Science of Everyday Things. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 10 May. 2016 .