Certainly! To determine which chemical equation represents a synthesis reaction, let's first understand what a synthesis reaction is.
Synthesis Reaction Definition:
A synthesis reaction involves two or more reactants combining to form a single product. This type of reaction is also known as a combination reaction.
Now, let's analyze each of the given equations:
A. [tex]\(C + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2\)[/tex]
- Here we have carbon (C) and oxygen ([tex]\(O_2\)[/tex]) as reactants.
- These two reactants combine to form carbon dioxide ([tex]\(CO_2\)[/tex]), which is a single product.
- This is a synthesis reaction.
B. [tex]\(2 Na + MgCl_2 \rightarrow 2 NaCl + Mg\)[/tex]
- In this equation, sodium ([tex]\(Na\)[/tex]) and magnesium chloride ([tex]\(MgCl_2\)[/tex]) are the reactants.
- The reaction produces sodium chloride ([tex]\(NaCl\)[/tex]) and magnesium (Mg).
- This is a single displacement reaction, not a synthesis reaction.
C. [tex]\(H_2CO_3 \rightarrow H_2O + CO_2\)[/tex]
- In this equation, carbonic acid ([tex]\(H_2CO_3\)[/tex]) breaks down into water ([tex]\(H_2O\)[/tex]) and carbon dioxide ([tex]\(CO_2\)[/tex]).
- This is a decomposition reaction, not a synthesis reaction.
D. [tex]\(HCl + LiOH \rightarrow LiCl + H_2O\)[/tex]
- Here, hydrochloric acid ([tex]\(HCl\)[/tex]) reacts with lithium hydroxide ([tex]\(LiOH\)[/tex]) to form lithium chloride ([tex]\(LiCl\)[/tex]) and water ([tex]\(H_2O\)[/tex]).
- This is a neutralization reaction, not a synthesis reaction.
After analyzing each of the options, the equation that represents a synthesis reaction is:
A. [tex]\(C + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2\)[/tex]
Therefore, the correct answer is:
- A. [tex]\(C + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2\)[/tex]
