$A$ solution of potassium chloride when mixed with silver nitrate solution, an insoluble white substance is formed. $(i)$ State two types of this reaction.

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(A-D) The chemical reaction is: $KCl(aq) + AgNO_3(aq) \rightarrow AgCl(s) + KNO_3(aq)$.
$(a)$ Double displacement reaction: The ions $K^+$ and $Ag^+$ exchange their partners to form new products.
$(b)$ Precipitation reaction: An insoluble white solid, silver chloride $(AgCl)$, is formed as a precipitate.

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