Worksheet #2: Synthesis Reactions

 

In synthesis reactions, two or more reactants come together to form one compound.

A + B Ú  AB

Complete the following word equations, and write and balance the formula equation.

 

1. calcium + oxygen  Ú

 

2. copper + sulfur  Ú
(Note: the copper ion has a +2 charge)

 

3. calcium oxide + water   Ú

 

4. hydrogen + nitrogen   Ú

 

5. hydrogen + chlorine   Ú

 

6. silver + sulfur   Ú 
(Remember, the silver ion always has a +1 charge)

 

7. chromium + oxygen  Ú
(Note: the chromium ion has a +3 charge)

 

8. aluminum + bromine   Ú

 

9. sodium + iodine   Ú

 

10. hydrogen + oxygen   Ú 

 

11. aluminum + oxygen   Ú