Single Replacement Reactions

Definition

A single replacement reaction (also known as single displacement) occurs when one element replaces another element in a compound.

Related terms

Double Replacement Reaction:

This type of reaction involves two ionic compounds swapping partners to form two new compounds.

Chemical Reaction:

A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances into another. Single replacement reactions fall under this category.

Reactivity Series: A list ranking elements by their reactivity. In single replacement reactions, an element can only replace another if it's higher on this series.