Chemical Reactions

This following reactions represent the different types of chemical reactions, and some of the applications of chemical reactions.

Danger: Do not attempt to perform any chemical reaction without taking proper safety precautions. These demonstrations should be performed by qualified, trained personnel only.

Types of Chemical Reactions

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This video shows examples of several different types of chemical reactions - how many can you spot?

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Sodium in Chlorine gas

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This simple composition reaction is very interesting in the sense that it combines a soft, reactive metal with a poisonous gas to produce simple table salt. You can see another very clear version of this reaction by clicking here.

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Burning sulfur

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This video does a good job of showing how quickly sulphur will react in the presence of pure oxygen. You can read a full description of this experiment by clicking here.

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Magnesium reacts with oxygen

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This video does a good job of showing how vigorously magneiusm will react in the presence of pure oxygen. You can read a full description of this experiment by clicking here.

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Single Replacement Reaction - Nickel Reacts with Silver Nitrate - Balancing Lesson

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This reaction is short, but it comes with a complete lesson explaining how to balance the reaction.

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Single Replacement Reaction - Copper Reacts with Silver Nitrate

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Look carefully to see how the colour of the solution changes, as well as what solid is produced.

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Smoking Socks - Neutralization Reaction

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This video illustrates how neutralization forms water and a salt. You can read a full description of this experiment by clicking here.

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Combustion Reaction - Methanol Bomb

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A combustion reaction is a reaction between a hydrocarbon and oxygen, in this case, methanol and oxygen.

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Further Information

Chemical Reactions - learm more about the different types:

• Combustion Reaction - this animation shows how carbon and oxygen atoms interact during combustion.
• Chemical Reactions - a great lesson from Vision Learning.