In what type of reaction does a single uncombined element replace another element in a compound?

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David Drayer
Apr 23, 2017

Single Replacement.

Explanation:

The general formula for a single replacement reaction is

# A + BC ==== B + AC #

Or # C + AD ===== D + AC #

The single element can be either the positive or the negative ion that replaces a less active element.

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