Types of Chemical Reactions

The study of chemistry is the study of change. Right now, there are thousands of different types of chemical changes occurring around you. Think of all the chemical changes that occur when a volcano erupts. In order for environmental scientists and chemists to predict the products of the chemical changes that take place after a natural event (like a volcanic eruption), it is helpful to classify the reactions based on the known information about the reactants. In this topic, you will learn about the five general types of chemical reactions.

Essential Question

• How are chemical reactions identified and classified?