Use the generalized equation to answer the question.

Question

A + BC → B + AC

Which type of reaction is modeled by the equation?

(1 point)
Responses

single replacement
single replacement

double replacement
double replacement

synthesis
synthesis

decomposition
decomposition

Answer 1

The equation A + BC → B + AC represents a single replacement reaction. In this type of reaction, one element (A) replaces another element (B) in a compound (BC), resulting in a new compound (AC) and a free element (B).

So the correct response is:

single replacement