5.4.1.2 The Reactivity Series Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when metals react with other substances?
A
- metal atoms form positive ions
2
Q
What does the reactivity of a metal relate to?
A
- tendency to form positive ions
3
Q
How can metals be arranged?
A
- in order of reactivity
- in reactivity series
4
Q
What metals can be put in order of reactivity from their reactions with water and dilute acids?
A
- potassium
- sodium
- lithium
- calcium
- magnesium
- zinc
- iron
- copper
5
Q
What other elements are included in the reactivity series?
A
- hydrogen
- carbon
6
Q
What can a more reactive metal do to a less reactive metal?
A
- displace it from a compound
7
Q
Which metals react with water to find out their reactivity?
A
- potassium
- sodium
- lithium
- calcium
8
Q
What is potassium’s reaction with water?
A
- violent
9
Q
What is sodium’s reaction with water?
A
- very quick
10
Q
What is lithium’s reaction with water?
A
- quick
11
Q
What is calcium’s reaction with water?
A
- more slow
12
Q
Which metals react with dilute to find out their reactivity?
A
- calcium
- magnesium
- zinc
- iron
- copper
13
Q
What is calcium’s reaction with dilute acid?
A
- very quick
14
Q
What is magnesium’s reaction with dilute acid?
A
- quick
15
Q
What is zinc’s reaction with dilute acid?
A
- fairly slow
