SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO/ISO)
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NSO Level 1
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2026
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Sample
Which one of the following is a double displacement reaction?
Explanation
Explanation
Step 1: In a double displacement reaction, two compounds exchange their ions to form two new compounds.
Step 2: 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O: two elements combine into one compound → combination reaction.
Step 3: CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂: one compound breaks into two → decomposition reaction.
Step 4: Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂: zinc (an element) displaces hydrogen from the acid → single displacement.
Step 5: Na₂SO₄ + BaCl₂ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl: Ba²⁺ and Na⁺ exchange partners and white BaSO₄ precipitates → double displacement.
Answer: Na₂SO₄ + BaCl₂ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl.
PRO TIP
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