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Grade 1210 grade science

What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write equations for these reactions.

Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
Dear Student

In a displacement reaction, a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element from a compound.
For Example:
CuSo4(aq) + Zn (s) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu (s)
In a double displacement reaction, two atoms or a group of atoms switch places to form new compounds.
For Example:
Na2SO4(aq) + BaCl2(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl (aq)

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