AP Chemistry · Topic 4.7

Types of Chemical Reactions Practice

Part of Chemical Reactions.(TRA-2.A)

Practice questions

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  1. Sample 1difficulty 1/5

    Aqueous AgNO3 is added to aqueous NaCl, producing a white solid.

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    The white precipitate formed is:

    • A

      Ag2O(s)

    • B

      NaNO3(s)

    • C

      Cl2(g)

    • D

      AgCl(s)

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    Why

    Ag+ and Cl- combine to form insoluble AgCl(s); Na+ and NO3- remain spectator ions.

  2. Sample 2difficulty 1/5

    A + B AB

    The reaction type shown is:

    • A

      Decomposition

    • B

      Synthesis (combination)

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    • C

      Single replacement

    • D

      Double replacement

    Why

    Two reactants combining into a single product (A + B -> AB) is a synthesis or combination reaction.

  3. Sample 3difficulty 1/5

    AB A + B

    AB -> A + B is which type of reaction?

    • A

      Combustion

    • B

      Decomposition

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    • C

      Synthesis

    • D

      Replacement

    Why

    A single compound breaking apart into simpler substances is a decomposition reaction.

  4. Sample 4difficulty 1/5

    A + B → AB is a _______ reaction.

    • A

      Single replacement

    • B

      Double replacement

    • C

      Decomposition

    • D

      Synthesis (combination)

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    Why

    Two or more reactants combine to form one product.

  5. Sample 5difficulty 1/5

    AB → A + B is a _______ reaction.

    • A

      Synthesis

    • B

      Decomposition

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    • C

      Acid-base

    • D

      Combustion

    Why

    One reactant breaks into two or more products. e.g., 2 H₂O₂ → 2 H₂O + O₂.