Metals And Their Reactivity Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
List the reactivity series
A
Potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, carbon, zinc, iron, hydrogen, copper
2
Q
How many elements are in the reactivity series?
A
10
3
Q
How can you confirm that hydrogen is formed in a reaction?
A
Burning splint test that makes a popping sound
4
Q
What metals from the reactivity series will react with water?
A
Potassium, sodium, lithium and calcium
5
Q
Is oxidation a gain or loss of oxygen?
A
Gain of oxygen
6
Q
Is reduction gain or loss of oxygen?
A
Loss of oxygen
7
Q
What metals in the reactivity series can be extracted using electrolysis?
A
Metals up to magnesium
8
Q
What can metals below carbon be extracted by?
A
Reduction with carbon
