Question

Identify this reaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Single displacement reaction

Explanation:

• Single replacement reaction is a type of reaction in which a reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound.
• The reaction given above; Al + H₂SO₄ → Al₂(SO₄)₃ + H₂ is a single replacement reaction.
• This is because Aluminium takes the place of hydrogen atoms in sulfuric acid to form aluminium sulfate and hydrogen gas.
• Double replacement reaction is where cations or anions are exchanged between two compounds to form new compounds.
• For example the reaction; NaCl(aq) + AgNO₃(aq) → NaNO₃(aq) + AgCl(aq) is a double displacement reaction.