Vol. 56 No. 1 (2018): SCHOOL SCIENCE
Articles

‘Double Displacement Reaction’ is a Misnomer in Chemistry

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  • Renu Parashar,
  • R. K. Parashar

Published 2018-03-31

Keywords

  • gas formation,
  • neutralization,
  • Precipitation,
  • School Science Curriculum,
  • misconception,
  • types of chemical reaction,
  • single and double displacement reaction
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How to Cite

Parashar, R. ., & Parashar, R. K. . (2018). ‘Double Displacement Reaction’ is a Misnomer in Chemistry. SCHOOL SCIENCE, 56(1), p.46-47. http://14.139.250.109:8090/index.php/SS/article/view/2636

Abstract

The introductory science curriculum deals with physical and chemical changes. Under the chemical changes, various chemical changes/ reaction types, including single displacement and double displacement, are discussed separately. However, on keen observation and analysis, one can conclude that both types can be termed as simply displacement/replacement reactions

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