Chapter 8, Problem 43APP

Identify the type of reaction for each of the following as combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion: (8.3)
a. A metal and a nonmetal form an ionic compound.
b. A compound of hydrogen and carbon reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.
c. Heating magnesium carbonate produces magnesium oxide and carbon dioxide.
d. Zinc replaces copper in $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ .