Which of the following best describes the reaction NaNO₃ + HCl → HNO₃ + NaCl?
A)Decomposition reaction
B)Exchange reaction
C)Reversible reaction
D)Synthesis reaction

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This is an exchange reaction also known as a double displacement reaction because the cations and the anions of two different compounds switch places to form two new compounds. In this reaction, Na+ from NaNO3 swaps with H+ from HCl to form NaCl, and NO3- from NaNO3 swaps with Cl- from HCl to form HNO3.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Reaction NaNO₃