Question

question 12 of 30 which is most likely to happen during a double - displacement reaction? a. two substances will combine to form one compound. b. an element will replace another element in a compound. c. a compound will break apart into two or more substances. d. the ions in two compounds will switch places to form two new compounds.

Explanation:

In a double - displacement reaction, the positive and negative ions of two ionic compounds exchange places to form two new compounds. Option A describes a synthesis reaction, Option B describes a single - displacement reaction, and Option C describes a decomposition reaction.

Answer:

D. The ions in two compounds will switch places to form two new compounds.