If you mix 0.1 M {eq}K^+ {/eq} and 1 M {eq}HCl {/eq} in a test tube, what colors are present?

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If you mix 0.1 M {eq}K^+ {/eq} and 1 M {eq}HCl {/eq} in a test tube, what colors are present?

Displacement Reaction

A displacement reaction is a reaction in which an atom or a set of atoms displaces another atom in a molecule. For example, when iron is added to a copper sulphate solution, it displaces the copper metal because iron tends to be more reactive than copper.

{eq}Fe + CuSO_4 \rightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu {/eq}

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Using the concept of displacement,

{eq}K^+ + HCl \rightarrow KCl + H^+ {/eq}

The compound KCl will be formed, which is of white color.

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Learn about single displacement reactions. Study the difference between single vs. double replacement, and examine single replacement reaction examples.


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