Q8
3 marksShort AnswerSection SECTION-A

Select (i) combination reaction, (ii) decomposition reaction and (iii) displacement reaction from the following chemical equations:

(i) ZnCO3(s)ZnO(s)+CO2(g)\text{ZnCO}_3\text{(s)} \rightarrow \text{ZnO(s)} + \text{CO}_2\text{(g)}

(ii) Pb(s)+CuCl2(aq)PbCl2(aq)+Cu(s)\text{Pb(s)} + \text{CuCl}_2\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{PbCl}_2\text{(aq)} + \text{Cu(s)}

(iii) NaBr(aq)+AgNO3(aq)AgBr(s)+NaNO3(aq)\text{NaBr(aq)} + \text{AgNO}_3\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{AgBr(s)} + \text{NaNO}_3\text{(aq)}

(iv) H2(g)+Cl2(g)2HCl(g)\text{H}_2\text{(g)} + \text{Cl}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow 2\text{HCl(g)}

(v) Fe2O3+2AlAl2O3+2Fe\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 2\text{Al} \rightarrow \text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 + 2\text{Fe}

(vi) 3H2(g)+N2(g)2NH3(g)3\text{H}_2\text{(g)} + \text{N}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow 2\text{NH}_3\text{(g)}

(vii) CaCO3(s)HeatCaO(s)+CO2(g)\text{CaCO}_3\text{(s)} \xrightarrow{\text{Heat}} \text{CaO(s)} + \text{CO}_2\text{(g)}

Types of Chemical Reactions
Official Answer

Based on the definitions of the types of chemical reactions, the classification is as follows:


(i) Combination Reactions

Reactions in which two or more substances combine to form a single product:

  • (iv) H2(g)+Cl2(g)2HCl(g)\text{H}_2\text{(g)} + \text{Cl}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow 2\text{HCl(g)}
  • (vi) 3H2(g)+N2(g)2NH3(g)3\text{H}_2\text{(g)} + \text{N}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow 2\text{NH}_3\text{(g)}

(ii) Decomposition Reactions

Reactions in which a single reactant breaks down to give simpler products:

  • (i) ZnCO3(s)ZnO(s)+CO2(g)\text{ZnCO}_3\text{(s)} \rightarrow \text{ZnO(s)} + \text{CO}_2\text{(g)}
  • (vii) CaCO3(s)HeatCaO(s)+CO2(g)\text{CaCO}_3\text{(s)} \xrightarrow{\text{Heat}} \text{CaO(s)} + \text{CO}_2\text{(g)}

(iii) Displacement Reactions

Reactions in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound:

  • (ii) Pb(s)+CuCl2(aq)PbCl2(aq)+Cu(s)\text{Pb(s)} + \text{CuCl}_2\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{PbCl}_2\text{(aq)} + \text{Cu(s)}
  • (v) Fe2O3+2AlAl2O3+2Fe\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 2\text{Al} \rightarrow \text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 + 2\text{Fe}

(Note: Equation (iii) is a double displacement reaction, which does not fall under the three requested categories.)

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Marking Scheme

  • 1Correctly identifying both combination reactions (iv and vi): 1 Mark
  • 2Correctly identifying both decomposition reactions (i and vii): 1 Mark
  • 3Correctly identifying both displacement reactions (ii and v): 1 Mark

Hint

Count the number of reactants and products. A single product indicates combination; a single reactant indicates decomposition; an element replacing another in a compound indicates displacement.

Quick Oral Answer

Combination reactions have a single product (like iv and vi). Decomposition reactions have a single reactant (like i and vii). Displacement reactions involve a more reactive element displacing a less reactive one (like ii and v).

Analysis & Explanation

  1. Combination Reactions: Look for equations with multiple reactants on the left-hand side (LHS) and only one single product on the right-hand side (RHS). Equations (iv) and (vi) fit this description.
  2. Decomposition Reactions: Look for equations with a single reactant on the LHS breaking down into multiple products on the RHS. Equations (i) and (vii) fit this description.
  3. Displacement Reactions: Look for a free element reacting with a compound, where the free element replaces one of the elements in the compound. In (ii), Lead (Pb\text{Pb}) displaces Copper (Cu\text{Cu}). In (v), Aluminium (Al\text{Al}) displaces Iron (Fe\text{Fe}). Both are displacement reactions.
  4. Double Displacement: Equation (iii) involves an exchange of ions between two compounds, which is a double displacement reaction.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Classifying equation (iii) as a single displacement reaction instead of recognizing it as a double displacement reaction.
  2. 2Missing one of the two examples for each category (e.g., identifying only vii for decomposition and missing i).

Interesting Facts

Reaction (v) is highly exothermic and is known as the Thermite reaction. The heat generated is so intense that the iron is produced in a molten state, which is used to weld railway tracks.

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