Single Replacement Reactions

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is the general form of a single replacement reaction?

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A + BC → AC + B

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What determines if a single replacement reaction will occur?

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

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What is the activity series?

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A list of metals ranked by their reactivity, used to predict the outcomes of single replacement reactions.

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What happens when a more reactive metal is placed in a solution of a less reactive metal's compound?

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The more reactive metal will replace the less reactive metal in the compound.

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What is the result of the reaction: LiBr + Na?

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No reaction will occur.

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What are the products of the reaction: Br2 (l) + KI (aq)?

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KBr + I2.

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What is the result of the reaction: Fe + Na2CO3?

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No reaction.

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Which is more reactive: Ag or Ca?

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Ca is more reactive than Ag.

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

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ZnCl2 + Au.