Chemistry - Chemical Reactions - Types of reactions - combination/synthesis - Synthesis Reaction Patterns

A 4-step guide to common synthesis patterns. Step 1: 'Metal + Non-metal → Ionic compound' - Show: 2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl (salt), 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃. Animate: metal gives electrons to non-metal, they bond ionically. Step 2: 'Metal + Oxygen → Metal oxide' - Show: 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO (bright white flame!), 4Fe