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Solution for problem 24Q Chapter 7

Introductory Chemistry | 5th Edition

Introductory Chemistry | 5th Edition

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Problem 24Q

PROBLEM 24Q

Explain the difference between a single-displacement reaction and a double-displacement reaction and provide an example of each.

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Solution 24Q

Single displacement reaction happens when one element displaces another in a compound and only one exchange occurs

Eg.Zn +2NaNO3--------->Zn(NO3)2+2Na

Double displacement reaction occurs when two elements(or groups of elements), in two different compounds exchange places to form new compounds

Eg AgNO3+NaCl --------->AgCl+NaNO3

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