Chemical Reactions

The three main types of reactions in this unit are double replacement, acid/base, and redox.

In a double replacement reaction, the positive ions replace each other and a solid is formed. Memorize your solubility rules for these reactions to determine which product is the solid.

I an acid/base reaction, the driving force is water while it also produces a salt. Strong acids and bases dissociate while weak ones do not.

In a redox reaction, the driving force is the transfer of electrons. A species that loses electrons is oxidized while one that gains electrons is reduced.

Helpful links

http://chemwiki.ucdavis.edu/Analytical_Chemistry/Electrochemistry/Redox_Chemistry/Oxidation-Reduction_Reactions

http://www.shodor.org/unchem/advanced/redox/