What is another word for double decomposition reaction?
Pronunciation: [dˈʌbə͡l dˌiːkɒmpəzˈɪʃən ɹɪˈakʃən] (IPA) 
Double decomposition reaction is a chemical process in which two compounds are decomposed and new compounds are formed by the exchange of ions between them. Some of the synonyms of the term, double decomposition reaction, include double replacement reaction, metathesis reaction, and ion exchange reaction. These terms are used interchangeably in chemistry to refer to the same chemical reaction. In a double replacement reaction, two compounds decompose to form two new compounds. In an ion exchange reaction, ions in one compound are replaced by ions in the other compound. Regardless of the term used, double decomposition reactions are a fundamental part of chemical reactions and are widely studied in chemistry.
