3.3.2 - metal reactivity and displacement reactions Flashcards
1
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reactivity series lowest to highest:
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Au -> Ag -> Cu -> H -> Pb -> Fe -> Zn -> C -> Al -> Mg -> Ca -> Li -> Na -> K
2
Q
what do metals react with water to form
A
metal hydroxides and hydrogen
3
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metal + water ->
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metal hydroxide + hydrogen
4
Q
observations made in the reaction between a metal and water
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effervescence
solid disappears
5
Q
more reactive metals can ……… less reactive metals from their compounds
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displace
6
Q
observations for displacement reactions?
A
solid colour change
solution colour change
7
Q
a displacement reaction can only occur if……
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the metal used is more reactive than the metal already in the compound
