Double Decomposition Reaction (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds (AB+CD=AD+CB).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A double decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange partners to form two new compounds.
- The reaction between sodium carbonate and calcium chloride is a classic example of a double decomposition reaction.
- Double decomposition reactions are often used in laboratory experiments to synthesize new compounds.
- The double decomposition reaction between silver nitrate and sodium chloride produces silver chloride precipitate.
- In a double decomposition reaction, the cations and anions of the reactants are swapped to form the products.