Chemistry
Grade-10
Easy

Question

2AgNO3 + Cu → Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag
The above equation is

  1. Single displacement
  2. Double displacement
  3. Decomposition
  4. Synthesis

hintHint:

A single displacement reaction occurs when another element in a compound is replaced by an element.

The correct answer is: Single displacement


    2AgNO3 + Cu → Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag
    The above equation is a Single displacement
    • A single displacement reaction occurs when another element in a compound is replaced by an element. 
    • Here in the given equation, silver is replaced by copper. 
    • One element is replaced by another in a compound in a single displacement reaction, which is also known as a single replacement reaction.
    • This type of chemical reaction is an oxidation-reduction reaction.

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