Module 4.2 - Common Reaction Types
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Displacement Reactions
Displacement reactions are those in which an element reacts with a compound to form a new compound and release a different element.
Highly pure silicon for computer chips is produced through a displacement reaction:
In this reaction, hydrogen (an element) reacts with silicon tetrachloride to form hydrogen chloride and release silicon (a different element).
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