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Given the reaction:

Mg(s) + 2 AgNO3(aq)--> Mg(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Ag(s)
Which type of reaction is represented?
(1) single replacement (3) synthesis
(2) double replacement (4) decomposition

User Timmy Chan
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Answer: (1) single replacement

Explanation:

A single replacement reaction is one in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its salt solution.Thus magnesium can easily lose electrons as compared to silver and result in the formation of magnesium nitrate and silver.


Mg(s)+2AgNO_3(aq)\rightarrow Mg(NO_3)_2(aq)+2Ag(s)

Double displacement is a chemical reaction in which ion exchange takes place.

Synthesis reaction is a chemical reaction in which two reactants combine to give a single product.

Decomposition is a chemical reaction in which one substance decompose to give two or more than two products.


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