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Chemical Bonding and Reactions — Test

Question 15 • Chemistry

The equation shows lead reacting with sulfuric acid to produce lead sulfate and hydrogen gas. Pb times s plus cap h sub 2 SO sub 4 aq rightarrow PbSO sub 4 times s plus cap h sub 2 of g Which type of chemical reaction does this equation represent?

Answer
A
double replacement
B
single replacement
C
synthesis
D
decomposition

Explanation

Lead replaces hydrogen in sulfuric acid, forming lead sulfate and hydrogen gas. When one element takes the place of another element in a compound, the reaction is a single replacement reaction. Therefore, the answer is C, single replacement.

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