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An example of a single displacement reaction is

Answer 1

Single Displacement Reaction Definition. A single displacement reaction is a chemical reaction where one reactant is exchanged for one ion of a second reactant. It is also known as a single replacement reaction.

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

A single replacement reaction one element replaces another in a single compound. This type reaction has the general reaction:

A+BC→AC + B

in this reaction B is replaced by A in the compound BC.

An example of such type of reaction is when potassium reacts with water.

2K + H20→ 2KOH + H2

In this reaction one atom of hydrogen of water is replaced by potassium.