Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
In an exchange reaction, parts of the reacting molecules are shuffled around to produce new products. It is a type of chemical reaction where bonds are broken and new ones are formed, resulting in different compounds.
Related terms
Synthesis Reaction: A chemical reaction in which two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.
Decomposition Reaction: A type of chemical reaction where one compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
Chemical Bond: An attraction between atoms that allows the formation of chemical substances containing two or more atoms