Conditions for Salt Formation via Double Displacement Reaction

Two compounds exchange components. The reaction can occur only if the products include a precipitate, a gas, or water (a weak electrolyte). Examples: AgNO₃ + N…

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Two compounds exchange components. The reaction can occur only if the products include a precipitate, a gas, or water (a weak electrolyte). Examples: AgNO₃ + NaCl ightarrow AgCl + NaNO₃ (precipitate forms); CaCO₃ + 2HCl ightarrow CaCl₂ + CO₂ + H₂O (gas and water form).

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