Single replacement reactions have the general form a+bx-->ax+b.
Some examples:
Fe(s)+2HCl(aq)-->FeCl(aq)+H2(g)
Cu(s) + 2AgNO3(Aq) --> Cu(NO3)2(Aq) + 2Ag(s)
2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) --> 2NaOH(Aq) + H2(g)
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An example of single replacement reaction is when iron reacts with copper sulfate to form iron sulfate and copper. This occurs because iron is more reactive than copper and displaces it in the compound.
No, Li and Mg are not capable of displacing each other in a single replacement reaction because Li is less reactive than Mg. Therefore, LiCl + MgCl2 will not undergo a single replacement reaction.
An element that can replace iron in a compound during a single replacement reaction must be higher in the reactivity series than iron. For example, zinc or magnesium can replace iron in certain compounds like iron(II) sulfate or iron(III) chloride through a single displacement reaction.
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The product of a single replacement reaction between zinc and silver nitrate is zinc nitrate and silver. The zinc replaces the silver in the compound because it is more reactive, causing a displacement reaction.
No, potassium cannot replace calcium in a single replacement reaction because potassium is more reactive than calcium on the activity series of metals. In a single replacement reaction, a metal will only replace another metal if it is higher on the activity series.