Topic: Chemical Reaction Time Frame: Week 7

I. LESSON OVERVIEW

In your lower grade levels, you were exposed to some chemical reactions, you have tested the reactivity of some
metals and you have seen the color changes of an indicator when tested with acids and bases. You have also learned in
chemical bonding, that atoms gains stability by losing or gaining electron/s.
In this module, you will further understand how a chemical change proceeds, how bonds are broken and new bonds
are formed, and how chemical reactions are translated into chemical equations, where rearrangements of atoms causes
the formation of new substance/s. A lot of these chemical changes made the quality of our lives better.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Define and describe chemical reactions.
2. Name and give the general formula of the different types of chemical reaction.
3. Familiarize with some examples of the different chemical reactions.
4. Classify the given chemical reactions according to the six types of chemical reactions.

II. CONCEPT/S TO BE LEARNED

A chemical equation is a chemist’s short hand for a chemical reaction. The equation distinguishes between the
reactants, which are the starting materials and the products which are the resulting substance/s. It shows the symbols
or formulas of the reactants and products, the phases (solid, liquid, gas) of these substances, and the ratio of the
substances as they react.

Chemical Reaction
Chemical reactions are important in many professions. Dieticians create tasty, healthful meals by combining the
proper chemicals. Chemical engineers and chemists make calculation based on chemical equations. Whether one is a
research chemist investigating new chemical reactions in the laboratory, an engineer involved in the industrial
preparation of important chemicals or anyone else who must use chemical reactions, the same principles apply.

Types of Chemical Reactions

Chemical reactions that take place daily in our environment and in the human body can be classified as:

A. COMBINATION ( Synthesis ) Reaction: a reaction when 2 or more reactants combine to form a single product.

The general formula for this reaction Is:

A + B AB
B. DECOMPOSITION REACTION: In this reaction, a single reactant breaks down into simpler ones. ( 2 or more
products ). This is the reverse of combination reaction.

The general formula for this reaction is:

AB A + B
C. SINGLE DISPLACEMENT ( Replacement ) REACTION: This is when one element replaces another element from a
compound. The more active element takes place the place of the less active element in a compound.

The general formula for tis reaction is:

A + BC AC + B
D. DOUBLE DISPLACEMENT REACTION ( Metathesis ): this is when the positive ions ( cations) and negative ions
( anions ) of different compounds switch places, forming two entirely different compounds.

The general formula for this reaction is:

AB + CD AD + CB

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E. COMBUSTION REACTION: ( Burning ) REACTION: This is when oxygen combines with a hydrocarbon ( compound
containing hydrogen and carbon ) to form a water and carbon dioxide. Example of which is the burning of
butane gas:
C₄ H₁0 + O₂ CO₂ + H₂ O

F. ACID - BASE REACTION: This is a special kind of double displacement reaction that takes place when an acid and
base react with each other. The H + of the acid reacts with the OH – of the base forming water. The other
product is salt. The other product is salt. Example of which is:

HCl + NaOH NaCl = H₂ O

Example of Chemical Reactions

Combination Reactions

Nonmetal oxide + water oxyacid

SO₂ + H₂O H₂SO₃

Decomposition Reaction
2HgO 2 Hg + O₂

Single – Displacement Reactions

Zn + NiSO₄ ZnSO₄ + Ni

Double Displacement
Ca ( NO₃ )₂ + 2NaOH 2NaNO₃ + Ca ( OH )₂

III. GENERALIZATION
 Reactants are the substances that enter into a chemical reaction, and product are the resulting
substances. Substance that undergo a chemical reaction experiences a charge in their physical and
chemical properties.
 When a physical change there is no breaking and forming of bonds. There are certain things that will
help us identify if a chemical reaction has taken place. We call these evidence of chemical reactions.
These are production of light, evolution of gas, temperatures change, color change, and formation of
precipitate.
 A chemical equation is a chemist shorland for a chemical reaction. The equation distinguish between the
reactants which are the starting materials and the product which are the resulting sustances. It shows
the symbol or formulas of the reactants and products, the phases sold and liquid gas of these substances
the ratio of the substances as the react.
 Chemical reaction are classified onto the following types
Combination: A + B AB
Decomposition: AB A+B
Single displacement : A+BC AC + B
Double displacement : AB + CD AD + CB
Combustion reaction with oxygen producing carbon dioxide and water
Acid base reaction between acid and base

References:

1. Chemistry textbook for High School. By: Estrella E. Mendoza and Teresita F. Religioso, Phoenex
Publishing House, Inc. Quezon Avenue City, Philippines.
2. K – 12 Curriculum Science Materials for Grade – 10 Learners. DepEd, Philippines.

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IV. WORKSHEET

Activity 1: Types of Chemical Reactions

General Formula Types of Chemical Reaction

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Activity 2: Classify Me
Direction: Classify the following unbalanced chemical equations according to the six types of chemical
reactions.
A. Combination B. Decomposition C. Single displacement
D. Double displacement E. Combustion F. Acid – base

1. NaOH + KNO₃ NaNO₃ + KOH

2. CH₄ + O₂ CO₂ + 2 H₂O
3. Fe + NaBr FeBr₃ + Na
4. CaSO₄ + Mg ( OH )₂ Ca ( OH )₂ + MgSO₄
5. NH₄ OH + HBR H ₂O + NH₄ Br
6. P₄ + O₂ P₂O₅
7. NaNO₃ NaNO₂ + O₂
8. C ₁₈H₁₈ + O₂ CO₂ + H₂O
9. H₂ SO₄ + NaOH NaSO₄ + H ₂O
10. NiSO₄ + Li ₃PO₄ Ni₃ ( PO₄ )₂ + Li₂ SO₄