Stoichiometry (Quantitative Chemistry)

There is Qualitative Chemistry and Quantitative Chemistry
Under Quantitative Chemistry:

• Stoichiometry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the quantitative analysis chemical reactions
• It's a generalization of mole conversions to chemical reactions
• Understanding the 6 types of Chemical reactions is the foundation of stoichiometry

6 Types of Reactions

1. synthesis (formation)
2. Decompostion
3. Single Replacement (SR)
4. Double Replacement (DR)
5. Neutralization
6. Combustion

Synthesis

A+B>AB

• usually elements> compounds
• ex. K + O2 > 2K2O

Decomposition

AB>A+B

• Reverse of synthesis
• Always assume the compounds decompose into elements during decomposition
• Ex. 4H3PO4>6H2+P4 +8O2

Single Replacement (SR)

A+BC>B+AC

• ex. Ca+2KCL>2K+CaCl2

Double Replacement

AB+CD>AD+BC

• Ex. MgCl2+K2(SO4)>Mg(SO4)+2KCl

Neutralization (All DR)

Reaction between acid and base

• Ex. H2SO4+2KOH>2HOH+ K2SO4

Combustion

• Reaction of something (usually hydrocarbon) with air 
• Hydro carbon combustion always produces CO2 and H2O
• Ex. CH4+2O2>CO2+ 2H2O
• Always balance in the order C, H, then O

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