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When Will Double Displacement Reactions Happen?
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Somebodys got to leave the dance! Remember how we compared double- displacement reactions to a dance in which the couples switch partners? A double-displacement reaction only occurs if one of the new couples gets to sneak out! Were outta here!
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Whats that mean in chemistry? The ions that form one of the possible products has to stay together in some way/ If both products remain dissolved, nothing really happens!
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Double-Displacement Reactions The ions of two ionic compounds exchange places (often in an aqueous solution) to form two new compounds, one of which is: – A precipitate – A gas that bubbles out (effervesces) – A molecular compound, usually water
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What does this mean? When ionic substances dissolve in water, the cations and anions separate. They exist as separate ions surrounded by water. A reaction happens if something occurs that changes this. – FORMATION OF A PRECIPITATE – FORMATION OF A GAS – FORMATION OF WATER
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Formation of a Precipitate When the cations of one reactant react with the anions of another reactant to form an insoluble or slightly soluble compound. Check the solubility chart: S = soluble I = insoluble = slightly soluble If one of the products is insoluble or slightly soluble, a reaction happens. AgNO 3 (aq) + NaCl(aq) AgCl(s) + NaNO 3 (aq)
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Formation of a Gas If one of the products is an insoluble gas that bubbles out of the mixture, the reaction happens. FeS(s) + 2HCl (aq) H 2 S(g) + FeCl 2 (aq)
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Formation of Water If water, a very stable molecular compound, is formed, the reaction happens. HCl (aq) + NaOH(aq) NaCl(aq) + H 2 O(l)
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Sometimes, nothing happens If none of the conditions described above happens, the ions remain separated, and there is no reaction. Remember: A double-displacement happens if the products of ion exchange include one of the following: – Precipitate – Gas – Water
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