Chemical reaction

1. a process that involves rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of a

substance, as distinct from a change in physical form or a nuclear reaction.

The main four types of reactions are direct combination, analysis reaction, single
displacement, and double displacement. If you're asked the five main types of reactions, it is
these four and then either acid-base or redox (depending who you ask).

A chemical reaction happens when one or more chemicals are changed into one or more

other chemicals. Examples: iron and oxygen combining to make rust. vinegar and baking soda
combining to make sodium acetate, carbon dioxide and water. things burning or exploding.

Chemical reactions occur when chemical bonds between atoms are formed or broken. The

substances that go into a chemical reaction are called the reactants, and the substances
produced at the end of the reaction are known as the products.

 Combination Reaction. A reaction in which two or more reactants combine to

form a single product is known as a combination reaction. ...
 Decomposition Reaction. ...
 Displacement Reaction. ...
 Double Displacement Reaction. ...
 Precipitation Reaction.
 In general, to balance an equation, here are the things we need to do:
1. Count the atoms of each element in the reactants and the products.
2. Use coefficients; place them in front of the compounds as needed.