2.4 Types of Chemical Reactions: Double Replacement

2.4 Types of Chemical Reactions

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Double replacement reactions swap elements between two compounds reacting together to form two new compounds.

Definition: Double Replacement is when two compounds react, with elements switching places between the original compounds.

AB + CD --> AD + BC

When potassium chromate and silver nitrate react, they switch partners to form silver chromate and potassium nitrate.

K₂CrO₄ + 2AgNO₃ --> Ag₂CrO₄ + 2KNO₃

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