Which of the Following Reactions Will Not Occur as Written

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions will not occur as written?

• A) Mg (s) + Ca(OH)₂ (aq) - Ca (s) + Mg(OH)₂ (aq)
• B) Co (s) + 2AgCl (aq) - 2Ag (s) + CoCl₂ (aq)
• C) Sn (s) + 2AgNO₃ (aq) - 2Ag (s) + Sn(NO₃)₂ (aq)
• D) Co (s) + 2HI (aq) -H₂ (g) + CoI₂ (aq)
• E) Zn (s) + Pb(NO₃)₂ (aq) - Pb (s) + Zn(NO₃)₂ (aq)

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Definitions:

Contrast Paragraph

A section of writing that highlights differences between two or more subjects, ideas, or items.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive" finding in hypothesis testing.

Type II Error

Occurs in hypothesis testing when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, also known as a false negative.

Null Hypothesis

A theory proposing that no meaningful distinction exists between certain groups, attributing any detected variations to random sampling or mistakes in the experiment.