Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Metals And Reactivity (Section 3 - No. 21)

Which of the following describes a displacement reaction?
A reaction where two compounds exchange ions.
A reaction where an element replaces another in a compound.
A reaction where a compound breaks down into simpler substances.
A reaction where an acid and a base react.

Explanation

A displacement reaction is where a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element from its compound.

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