Here are some broad examples of chemical reactions in daily life:

1. Combustion
2. Photosynthesis
3. Aerobic cellular respiration
4. Anaerobic respiration (including fermentation)
5. Oxidation (including rust)
6. Metathesis reactions (such as baking soda and vinegar)
7. Electrochemistry (including chemical batteries)
8. Digestion
9. Soap and detergent reactions
10. Acid-base reactions
11. Cooking
12. Fireworks
13. Rotting of food
14. Electroplating metals
15. Disinfecting surfaces and contact lenses
16. Drugs
17. Bleaching
18. Hair color
19. Leaves changing color with seasons
20. Salt keeping ice off roads and helping to freeze ice cream

Combustion

C3H8 + 5O2 → 4H2O + 3CO2 + energy

Photosynthesis

6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light → C 6H12O6 + 6 O2

Aerobic Cellular Respiration

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (36 ATP)

Anaerobic Cellular Respiration

C6H12O6 → 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + energy

Oxidation

Fe + O2 + H2O → Fe2O3. XH2O

Digestion

Soap and Detergent Reactions

Cooking
Δ
(C6H12O6)2 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟
(C6H12O6)2⋅xH2O

Acid-Base Reactions

NaHCO3 + HC2H3O2 → NaC2H3O2 + H2O + CO2

HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O
HCl + KOH → KCl + H2O

Corrosion of silver

Ag(s) + H2S (from air) → Ag2S(black) + H2(g)