Reactivity Series and Extraction of Metals - The Reactivity Series Flashcards
1
Q
When metals react with other substances what forms
A
the metal atoms form positive ions
2
Q
what is the reactivity of a metal related to
A
It’s tendency to form positive ions
3
Q
How can metals be arranged based on reactivity
A
in the reactivity series
4
Q
what happens in compounds with metals
A
the more reactive metal can displace the less reactive metal from a compound
5
Q
What is the reactivity series in order
A
- potassium
- sodium
- Lithium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Carbon
- Zinc
- Iron
- Hydrogen
- Copper
6
Q
Metal + Water –>
A
Metal Hydroxide + Hydrogen
7
Q
Which metals react with water and which dont
A
pottasium, sodium, lithium and calcium DO REACT with water
Zinc, Iron and Copper DO NOT REACT with water
