2d. Reactivity series Flashcards

1
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Elements in the reactivity series

A

Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnessium
Aluminium
Zinc
Iron
Copper
Silver
Gold

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2
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What elements (reactivity series) react with acids?

A

From Potassium, to Iron

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3
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What elements (reactivity series) react with water?

A

Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium

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4
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When does iron rust?

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When oxygen and water are present

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5
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3 Methods to prevent rusting

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Barrier Method - prevents water and oxygen from getting to the iron
Galvanising - coat of zinc to prevent water and oxygen from reaching iron
Sacrificial Protection - Zinc blocks are attached to iron boat hulls and underground pipelines to act as sacrificial anodes.

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6
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Oxidation is…

A

Loss of electrons / Gain of oxygen

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7
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Reduction is…

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Gain of electros / Loss of oxygen

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8
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Redox is…

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A reaction including both oxidation and reduction

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9
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Metal + acid

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Metal + Acid -> Salt + Hydrogen

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