COMBINATION REACTION
Reaction in which a single product is formed from two or more reactants is known as combination reaction.
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When two or more substance (reactants) combined to form a single product, the reaction is called as combination reaction.
A + B ——> C
Example of combination reaction
1. Reaction of calcium oxide with water
Calcium oxide reacts with water to produce calcium hydroxide ( calcium oxide is also known as quick lime and calcium hydroxide is also known as slaked lime). During this reaction a large amount of heat is released.
Calcium oxide(quick lime) + water ——> calcium hydroxide (slaked lime)
CaO + H₂O ——> Ca(OH)₂
2. Burning of coal
When coal is burned, carbon will react with oxygen and produce carbon dioxide.
Carbon + Oxygen —> Carbon dioxide
C + O₂ —> CO₂
3. Formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen
Hydrogen react with oxygen to produce water.
Hydrogen + Oxygen —> Water
2H₂ + O₂ —> 2H₂O