In a double replacement reaction, the reason C rebonds with B and not A is based on the principle that during such reactions, ions exchange partners. This exchange occurs because the charges of the ions determine which ones will combine.
1. In the given scenario, the statement "The charges for A and B match and the charges for C and D match so A can only bond with B" is accurate.
2. The charges on the ions play a crucial role in determining which ions will combine with each other. Since A and B have charges that match and are compatible for bonding, they will attract each other in a double replacement reaction.
3. On the other hand, C will bond with B because their charges are suitable for forming a bond. This compatibility between the charges of C and B allows them to form a stable compound during the reaction.
Therefore, in a double replacement reaction, C rebonds with B and not A because the charges of the ions involved determine the combinations that will occur. Compatibility in charges is essential for the formation of stable compounds in chemical reactions.
