<p>Anyone here knows how to do these type of questions? I am really bad at 'guessing' the products. I can do the reactants but after that, I am pretty much toast, can anyone give some hints in how they do it? or any process? thanks, any help would be apprechiated!</p>
<p>can u just give me some examples of that? most nonorganic chemistry reactions is not that difficult, especially if it's on ap exams.</p>
<p>go get some old AP exams from a teacher and memorize memorize memorize!</p>
<p>There are tons of sites out there too:</p>
<p><a href="http://dwb.unl.edu/Chemistry/Desc/Start2.html%5B/url%5D">http://dwb.unl.edu/Chemistry/Desc/Start2.html</a> (AMAZING SITE IF YOU HAVE TIME!!!!!!!)</p>
<p>Try google for more</p>
<p>there are basically 5 types of reactions--Single replacement, double replacement, synthesis, decomposition, and combustion</p>
<p>Once you identify the type of reaction, identifying the products is easy</p>
<p>Single replacement: 1 compound and 1 element combine to form another compound and element..use the activity series to determine whether or not the reaction occurs</p>
<p>Double replacement: 2 aqueus compounds switch the elements with positive charges to become 2 new compounds. The reaction only occurs if one of the products is soluble, water, or a gas. Study a solubility chart and learn the main gases</p>
<p>Synthesis: 2 compounds/elements combine to make 1 larger compound. There are lists that say what most polyatomics and elements will become when they go through this, search for them</p>
<p>Decomposition: 1 compound will decompose to become 2 (or more)smaller compounds. There are lists that say what these are likely to decompose into, search for them</p>
<p>Combustion: Always is a reaction between a hydrocarbon and water to become CO2 and water.</p>
<p>Thanks to all, I will try to do my best in order to pass that AP!!!</p>