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What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write equations for these reactions?
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| Displacement reaction | Double displacement reactions |
|---|---|
| In a displacement reaction, an element displaces another element from its compound. | In double displacement reaction, atoms or groups of atoms (ions) are exchanged. |
| Example: Zn + CuSO4 ⟶ ZnSO4 + Cu | Example: NaOH + HCl ⟶ NaCl + H2O |
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