What is a combination reaction? Give an example.

Open in App

Solution

In a combination reaction, a compound is formed from its elements or from simpler substances. For example, magnesium reacts with oxygen on heating to form magnesium oxide.
2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. An example of combination reaction is

Which of the following chemical reactions is an example of a combination reaction?
A. $C a (s) + 2 H C l (a q) ⟶ C a C l_{2} (a q) + H_{2} (g)$
B. $2 K C l O_{3} (s) ⟶ 2 K C l (s) + 3 O_{2} (g)$
C. $2 H_{2} O_{2} (l) ⟶ 2 H_{2} (g) + O_{2} (g)$
D. $2 S (s) + 3 O_{2} (g) ⟶ 2 S O_{3} (g)$

Q. Define combination reaction. Give an example of a combination reaction that is also exothermic.

Question 3

Define combination reaction. Give an example of a combination reaction that is also exothermic.

Give one example of an oxidation-reduction reaction which is also :

(a) a combination reaction

(b) a displacement reaction

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

What is a combination reaction? Give an example.

In a combination reaction, a compound is formed from its elements or from simpler substances. For example, magnesium reacts with oxygen on heating to form magnesium oxide. 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO

In a combination reaction, a compound is formed from its elements or from simpler substances. For example, magnesium reacts with oxygen on heating to form magnesium oxide.
2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO