Question

The chemical equation, 2 Cr + 3 Fe(NO3)2 - 3 Fe + 2 Cr(NO3)3, is an

example of which type of reaction?*

Answer 1

Single replacement reaction (aka single displacement reaction)

Step-by-step explanation:

In a single replacement reaction, one element is substituted for another in a compound to create a new compound and a new element in the products. The general form is:

A + BC --> B + AC

In the case of this question, Cr and Fe "trade places."