Question

Double displacement reactions normally take place in aqueous solutions. So, does water act as a catalyst in such reactions? Answer only if you know, please.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Water does not act as catalyst it act as solvent.

Explanation:

The double displacement reaction commonly occurs in polar solutes and in order to react the the salt must dissociate into ions. The salt cannot dissociate into ions in solid state so we need to provide energy for ion dissociation. Water provides energy and makes the salt to become ions. Also note that double displacement reaction can occur without water also but it can be done if we provide enough energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

A catalyst is a compound that speeds chemical reactions without being consumed. Platinum and enzymes are common catalysts. But water rarely, if ever, acts as a catalyst under ordinary conditio