Question

Look at the equation below. This is an example of

a. double replacement
b. Synthesis
c. decomposition
d. Combustion

AB+CDAC + BD (2.2.5)

Answer 1

The equation AB + CD -> AC + BD represents a double replacement reaction, also known as a metathesis reaction. In a double replacement reaction, the cations and anions of two different compounds switch places, resulting in two new compounds. In this case, the cations A and C switch places, as do the cations B and D.