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1. Reactivity of Metals Flashcards

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What happens when a metal reacts with OXYGEN?

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A METAL OXIDE is produced with a METAL reacts with OXYGEN

Mg + o2 = Magnesium OXIDE … the Magnesium has been OXIDISED

FE + o2 = IRON OXIDE … the Iron has been OXIDISED

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What does OXIDATION means?

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OXIDATION means GAINING OXYGEN eg

Magnesium + o2 = Magnesium Oxide … the metal has gained oxygen

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What is REDUCTION?

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Reduction is LOOSING OXYGEN

Magnesium Oxide = Magnesium + Oxygen … ie the metal has lost OXYGEN

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