Reactivity of metals Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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reactivity
A
the ease with which a chemical substance takes part in a reaction
2
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displacement reactions
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a reaction in which a more reactive element displaces less reactive elements from a solution of salt
3
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K
A
Most reactive
4
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Na
A
Less reactive than K
5
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Ca
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More than Mg less than Na
6
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Mg
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Less than Ca more than Al
7
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Al
A
more than Carbon, but less reactive than Magnesium
8
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Zn
A
More reactive than iron, but less reactive than carbon
9
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Fe
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More reactive than Hydrogen, but less reactive than Zinc
10
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Reactivity series
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K, Na, Ca, Mg, Al, C, Zn, Fe, H, Cu, Ag, Au