Single and Double 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 a double replacement reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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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 is the general form of a double replacement reaction?

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AB + CD → AD + CB

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What is the Activity Series?

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A list of metals arranged in order of decreasing reactivity, used to predict if a single replacement reaction will occur.

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What are Solubility Rules?

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Guidelines used to determine whether a compound is soluble or insoluble in water.

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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A substance that dissolves in water.

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What does it mean for a substance to be insoluble?

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A substance that does NOT dissolve in water.

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What is zinc carbonate (ZnCO3) classified as based on solubility rules?

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Insoluble.

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What is the result of the reaction: Zinc + Gold Chloride?

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Zinc chloride + Gold.