WAEC Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the allowing statements about displacement reaction is correct?

A. A. A more electropositive element displaces a less electropositive oneCorrect
B. B. A less electropositive element displaces a more electropositive one
C. C. The position of elements in the reactivity series has no effect on the reaction
D. D. It only occurs when the reaction is at equilibrium

Explanation

In a displacement reaction, a more electropositive element displaces a less electropositive element. For instance, zinc can displace copper, but copper cannot displace zinc.

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