Type of Reaction for N2O5 + H2O = HNO3

In this video we determine the type of chemical reaction for the equation N2O5 + H2O = HNO3 (Dinitrogen pentoxide (breaking down)). Since we have a two substances combining, N2O5 + H2O = HNO3 is a Synthesis Reaction (also called a Combination Reaction” reaction). Synthesis reactions follow the general form of: A + B → AB An example of a synthesis reaction is: Fe + S → FeS or Na + Cl2 → NaCl . There is no specific number of reactants in a combination reaction. ---Type of Reactions--- Synthesis (Combination): A + B → AB Decomposition: AB → A + B Single Replacement : A + BC → B + AC Double Replacement: AB + CD → AD + BC Combustion: CxHy + O2 → CO2 + H2O Neutralization: HX + MOH → MX + H2O Reduction-Oxidation (Redox): Electrons are exchanged. Many of the above reactions are redox. Endothermic and Exothermic: Reactions that take in (endo) or give off heat (exo). Being able to determine the type of reaction by looking at reactants can help in predicting the outcome of the chemical reaction. For more chemistry help with classifying types of reactions like N2O5 + H2O = HNO3 and other chemistry topics, visit www.Breslyn.org