The generalized equation A + B → AB represents a __________ reaction?

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thomaster · Answer

A + B → AB is a synthesis reaction

anonymous · Answer

Can you explain how?

thomaster · Answer

Two or more (simple) compounds combine to form a more complicated one. That's called synthesis.

thomaster · Answer

If there were 3 compounds to combine it would be A + B + C → ABC

thomaster · Answer

@Faith* Do you understand now?

anonymous · Answer

Ohok thank you

jfraser · Answer

there are 5 common classes or types of reactions that appear most frequently in introductory chemistry. You should learn the general format of these 5 reactions so you can recognize them on sight.

thomaster · Answer

@JFraser I learned 6 :P but i guess acid-base reactions could be considered a double displacement so it leaves 5 :)

jfraser · Answer

@thomaster you're corect, but A-B reactions are a specific subset of D-D reactions, in my book. call it 5.5 classes, and we're good ;-)