Replacement Reactions Flashcards
1
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Single-replacement reactions
A
A reaction in which one element replaces a similar element in a compound
A + BC = AC + B
Nonmetals replace nonmetals and unless the metal is highly reactive (for example, sodium and water), it also replaces a metal
2
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Hydrogen replacement reaction
A
A reaction where the hydrogen in an acid is replaced by a metal, producing hydrogen gas
