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Question 13:
What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
In a displacement reaction, a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element from a compound.
where A is more reactive than B
In a double displacement reaction, two atoms or a group of atoms switch places to form new compounds.
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For example:
Displacement reaction:
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Double displacement reaction:
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