A chemical reaction where two compounds react, and the cation and the anion of the two reactants switch places, forming two new compounds or products is called as a ___ reaction.

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A double displacement reaction, also known as a double replacement reaction or metathesis reaction, is a type of reaction that occurs when the cations and anions switch between two reactants to form new products.

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