Synthesis reactions are one of many different forms of chemical reactions. When any compound is introduced to one or more other elements, a chemical reaction may be caused. The only chemicals that have proven to have no reaction qualities are radon, helium, krypton, neon and argon. These chemicals have a full valance and therefore, do not process the capabilities of reactions. In all chemical reactions, neither matter or energy is created or destroyed, it is only changed. The same holds true for synthesis reactions, nothing in any of the compounds are destroyed, they are only changed. Synthesis reactions are performed in many labs all over the world. They are a very important part of the development of new, useful products.
2Na(s)
+Cl2(g) —> 2NaCls
A synthesis reaction is the process by which two or more simple substances are mixed together to form a different, more complex substance. Another way to describe a synthesis reaction is when two or more reactants produce one product. A very simple example of this type of reaction is the way in which water is formed. By taking the simple hydrogen gas and adding simple oxygen gas to it gives you the end result being water. It is stated with a simple formula; A+B => AB. Where as ‘A’ would be the hydrogen gas and ‘B’ is the simple oxygen gas. When the two are combined they form a third, totally unique substance called water.
Another common form of synthesis reactions is found in everyday household table salt. Because the sodium metal and chlorine gases have such high reactivity properties, they release a very high light and heat energy. Keep in mind that atoms release energy as they become stable. The chemical make up of table salt is:
which form sodium chloride. For the most part, chemical reaction yields are measured in grams. They can also be measured in terms of a percentage of the total theoretical quantity of the substance that could be produced. If an unknown, or unwanted ration takes place, it could reduce the amount of the quantity that could have been produced without the unwanted reaction taking place.
While synthesis reactions is the process by which one complex substance is always formed by combining two or more simple substances, then Decomposition reactions would be the opposite. Using the example of A+B à AB in a synthesis reaction, then a decomposition reaction would look like AB à A+B. Just as synthesis reactions can only produce one product, decomposition reactions can only use one reactant. Most compounds that are relatively unstable will decompose very fast without any outside aid.
Typically, chemical yields are expressed as a weight in grams or as a percentage of the total theoretical quantity of product that could be produced. A side reaction is an unwanted chemical reaction taking place that diminishes the yield of the desired product. Because these synthesis reactions are performed in laboratories, under controlled conditions, the consensus is that the process and the results will be reproducible, reliable, and will be able to be produced in labs all over the world. |
