Question

Use the generalized equation to answer the question.

A + BC → B + AC

Which type of reaction is modeled by the equation?

(1 point)
Responses

decomposition
decomposition

synthesis
synthesis

double replacement
double replacement

single replacement

Answer 1

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

So, the correct answer is:

**single replacement**.