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Chemical Reactions Mind Map for Chemistry Students

See how the main reaction types, equation balancing and energy changes connect. Then build your own map from your chemistry notes, PDF or slides.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
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What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

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Build Your Chemistry Map Quickly

Turn your reaction notes into a clear, branching map you can study and expand.

Built from your own notes

Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or text about reactions, and the AI turns it into a structured map.

Expandable reaction branches

Expand any node with AI to add detail on a reaction type, its products or an example equation.

Quiz and flashcards from the map

Turn the same map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards for reaction types and equations.

How to Make a Reactions Map

Three simple steps from your chemistry material to a study-ready map.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload your reaction notes or type a topic such as redox reactions or combustion.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The AI groups reaction types, examples, rules and energy changes into branches.

  3. 3

    Study, expand and quiz

    Expand weak branches, edit the text, then export or test yourself with a quiz.

Chemical Reactions Mind Map Overview

A mind map of chemical reactions organizes the main ways substances change. Reactions are usually grouped by pattern, such as synthesis, decomposition, single and double displacement, combustion and redox. Each type has a general form, examples, and rules for balancing the equation. Energy changes, exothermic or endothermic, add another layer to the map.

  • Reaction types: synthesis, decomposition, displacement, combustion, double displacement
  • Balancing: conserving atoms and writing correct coefficients
  • Redox: electron transfer, oxidation and reduction roles
  • Energy changes: exothermic and endothermic reactions, enthalpy basics
  • Rate factors: concentration, temperature, catalysts and surface area

Use the map to review each reaction type and practice balancing equations. Create your own version from your class notes with CogniGuide to focus on what your course covers.

Chemical Reactions Mind Map Questions

Common questions about reaction types and making your own map.

What are the main types of chemical reactions?

The main types are synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement and combustion. Redox reactions often overlap with these, since they involve electron transfer between species.

What is the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions?

Exothermic reactions release heat to the surroundings, so the products have less energy than the reactants. Endothermic reactions absorb heat, so the products store more energy than the reactants.

Which files can I use to make my own reactions map?

You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image of your notes. You can also type a topic.

Is it free to create a map with CogniGuide?

Yes, the free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise these limits.