metal displacements Flashcards
1
Q
more reactive metals do what to less reactive metals?
A
displace less reactive metals from their compounds
2
Q
what is magnesium?
A
a grey solid
3
Q
what is copper sulphate?
A
a blue solution
4
Q
what is copper?
A
a pink- orange solid
5
Q
what is magnesium sulphate?
A
a colourless solution
6
Q
displacement reactions normally have what 2 changes?
A
- solid colour change
- solution colour change
7
Q
the non- metal part of the compound remains…
A
unchanged
8
Q
a displacement reaction can only occur if…
A
the metal used is more reactive than the metal already in the compound
