Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 7 - Chemical Reactions - Exercises - Questions - Page 239: 22

Answer

The first type of classification revolves around the type of chemistry or that occurs during the reaction (acid-base, oxidation-reduction). The second type of classification follows the role that atoms and groups of atoms play in the reaction (synthesis, decomposition, replacement). The key difference lies in the scope of the classification: type 1 is concerned with the effect on the reaction on a larger scale, but type 1 analyzes the activity of atoms on a micro level.

Work Step by Step

The first type of classification revolves around the type of chemistry or that occurs during the reaction (acid-base, oxidation-reduction). The second type of classification follows the role that atoms and groups of atoms play in the reaction (synthesis, decomposition, replacement).
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