Double Displacement

• AB + CD ----> AD + CB

• Example:

  • A solution of sodium phosphate reacts with a solution of silver nitrate to produce aqueous sodium nitrate and a precipitate of silver phosphate.
  • Balanced equation: ?
  • What is another description for this type of reaction?

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