The Reactivity Series Flashcards
1
Q
What does oxidation mean?
A
The reaction with, or addition of oxygen.
2
Q
What does reduction mean?
A
The removal of oxygen.
3
Q
What do combustion reactions involve?
A
Oxidation
4
Q
What type of -thermic reaction is a combustion reaction?
A
Exothermic
5
Q
What is the reactivity series?
A
A table that lists metals in order of their reactivity.
6
Q
What dictates how a metal is extracted from its ore?
A
The metal’s position in the reactivity series compared to carbon.
7
Q
What is the order of the reactivity series?
A
Potassium Sodium Calcium Magnesium Aluminium Carbon Zinc Iron Hydrogen Copper Silver Gold
8
Q
What are the properties of the metals as you go DOWN the RS?
A
Reactivity decreases.
9
Q
What are the properties of the metals as you go UP the RS?
A
Resistance to oxidation decreases.
