Types of Chemical Reactions

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

Cu(s) + 2 AgNO3(aq) -> Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Ag(s)

This reaction is a:

  • A

    Double replacement

  • B

    Single replacement (and redox)

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  • C

    Decomposition

  • D

    Acid-base neutralization

Explanation

One element (Cu) displaces another (Ag) from a compound; this is single replacement, and Cu is oxidized while Ag+ is reduced.

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