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Term: Single-Replacement Reaction

Definition:

A single-replacement reaction, also known as a single-displacement reaction, is a type of chemical reaction in which one element replaces another element in a compound. The reaction occurs when one element is more reactive than the element it displaces, resulting in the formation of a new compound.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In chemistry, a single-replacement reaction refers to the substitution of an element in a compound by another element.

Example Sentence: During the single-replacement reaction, zinc displaces hydrogen in hydrochloric acid to produce zinc chloride and hydrogen gas.

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Sense 2:

In high school chemistry, a single-replacement reaction is an important concept taught to students to understand the reactivity series of elements.

Example Sentence: The teacher demonstrated a single-replacement reaction using iron nails and copper sulfate solution to illustrate the reactivity of metals.

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