Difference between revisions of "Displacement Reaction"
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A '''displacement reaction''' is a [[chemical reaction]] where one [[element]] in a [[compound]] is replaced by another more [[reactive]] [[element]]. | A '''displacement reaction''' is a [[chemical reaction]] where one [[element]] in a [[compound]] is replaced by another more [[reactive]] [[element]]. | ||
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| + | : '''Displacement reactions''' happen when a [[compound]] contains an [[element]] that is replaced by another [[element]] that is higher on the [[reactivity]] series. | ||
| + | : '''Displacement reactions''' can be used to [[Extraction|extract]] [[metal]]s from [[ore]]s. | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 29 September 2018
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Meaning
A displacement reaction is a chemical reaction where one element in a compound is replaced by another more reactive element.