Extracting Metals and Equilibria (Chemistry) Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
metal + cold water –>
A
metal hydroxide + hydrogen gas
2
Q
metal + steam –>
A
metal oxide + hydrogen gas
3
Q
metal + dilute acid –>
A
salt + hydrogen
4
Q
If a metal reacts with cold water, what does this suggest about the reactivity of this metal?
A
Metal is very reactive. Only the most reactive metals react with cold water.
5
Q
A metal reacts with oxygen but not with acid or cold water. What does this suggest about the reactivity of the metal?
A
Not very reactive. Most metals react with oxygen.
