Question

Can you state diffrences b/w displacement and double displacement reaction? and also diffrences b/w oxidation and reduction?

Answer 1

When a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its salt solution, then it is called displacement reaction. While there is an exchange of ions between the reactants to produce new substances, it is called double displacement reaction.In displacement reaction one displacement takes place. While in double displacement reaction two displacements takes place. Following are examples of displacement reaction and double displacement reaction.



Oxidation reactions occur when the reactant loses electrons and may involve the addition of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen,

while reduction reactions occur when the reactant gains electrons and may involve the loss of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.