| Displacement reactions | Double displacement reactions |
| $1.$ In these reactions, a more active element displaces a less active element from its salt solution. | $1.$ In these reactions, there is an exchange of ions between two reactants. |
| $2.$ These reactions are usually slow and take longer time for their completion. | $2.$ These reactions are usually fast and take place instantaneously. |
| $3.$ During these reactions, a change of color usually takes place. Example: $Fe(s) + CuSO_4(aq) \to FeSO_4(aq) + Cu(s)$ (Blue to Light green). | $3.$ During these reactions, precipitates are usually formed. Example: $AgNO_3(aq) + NaCl(aq) \to AgCl(s) \downarrow + NaNO_3(aq)$ (White precipitate). |
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