Questions: Choose the correct type of reaction: XY + WZ → XZ + WY Single replacement Decomposition Exchange Combination

Transcript text: Part 3 of 3 Choose the correct type of reaction: \[ \mathrm{XY}+\mathrm{WZ} \rightarrow \mathrm{XZ}+\mathrm{WY} \] Single replacement Decomposition Exchange Combination

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Reaction Type

The given chemical equation is:

\[ \mathrm{XY} + \mathrm{WZ} \rightarrow \mathrm{XZ} + \mathrm{WY} \]

In this equation, two compounds, \(\mathrm{XY}\) and \(\mathrm{WZ}\), react to form two new compounds, \(\mathrm{XZ}\) and \(\mathrm{WY}\). This type of reaction involves the exchange of components between the two reactants.

Step 2: Determine the Correct Reaction Type

The options provided are:

Single replacement
Decomposition
Exchange
Combination

Single replacement involves one element being replaced by another in a compound, which is not the case here.
Decomposition involves a single compound breaking down into two or more simpler substances, which is not applicable here.
Exchange (also known as double replacement or double displacement) involves the exchange of ions between two compounds to form two new compounds, which matches the given reaction.
Combination involves two or more substances combining to form a single compound, which is not applicable here.