What is the difference between a double replacement and an acid-base reaction?
1 Answer
Although similar, neutralisation reactions do not displace the
Explanation:
Generally speaking, a double displacement reaction has a formula of
An acid-base reaction is a neutralisation reaction in which the hydrogen and oxygen atoms within the acid and base yields water, while the other reactants form a salt.
This means that they don't displace each other, but rather forms a new compound.
Examples:
Double displacement
#BaCl_"2" (aq)+Na_"2"SO_"4" (aq)→BaSO_"4" (s)+2NaCl (aq)#
You see that the
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Neutralisation
#H_"2"SO_"4" + 2KOH -> K_"2"SO_"4" + 2H_"2"O#
As you can see, the
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