Single Replacement Reactions

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is the general form of a single replacement reaction?

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The general form is: A + BC → AC + B, where A is an element and BC is a compound.

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What determines whether a single replacement reaction will occur?

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The reactivity of the elements involved, often determined by the activity series of metals.

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What is the activity series of metals?

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The activity series is a list of metals arranged in order of decreasing reactivity.

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In a single replacement reaction, what happens if the free element is less reactive than the element in the compound?

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No reaction will occur.

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What is an example of a single replacement reaction?

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An example is Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu.

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How can you predict the products of a single replacement reaction?

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By using the activity series to determine if a reaction will occur and identifying the products based on the reactivity.

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What is the result of the reaction: Zn + AuCl2?

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The result is ZnCl2 + Au.

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What will happen in the reaction: LiBr + Na?

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No reaction will occur.

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Which metal is more reactive: Ag or Ca?

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Ca is more reactive than Ag.