Atoms 2 (Brett) Flashcards
Are all metals as reactive as others?
No
Effects of a metal being more reactive
Higher tendency to become another compound with another substance
Metal + Acid –>
Salt + Hydrogen
Proof tests for hydrogen
Squeaky pop test (light a match in hydrogen to make it combust, and hence you hear a squeaky pop
Salt combination
Metal + Non-Metal
Reactivity Series (names)
1.Potassium
2.Sodium
3.Calcium
4.Magnesium
5.Aluminum
6.Carbon
7.Zinc
8.Iron
9.Tin
10.Lead
11.Hydrogen
12.Copper
13.Silver
14.Gold
15.Platinum
Reactivity series (symbols)
1.K
2.Na
3.Ca
4.Mg
5.Al
6.C
7.Zn
8.Fe
9.Sn
10.Pb
11.H
12.Cu
13.Ag
14.Au
15.Pt
relationship with electron shielding and electrons
The more shielding, the more reactive and easier it is to lose electrons since they have less traction with the nucleus
Displacement Reactions
Occurs when one element replaces the other in a compound, the more reactive substance replaces the less reactive one
What do chemicals need to react together
Kinetic energy
Methods of increasing likelihood of reactions
1.Increase concentration
2.Increase temperature
3.Increase surface area
4.catalyst
How increasing concentration helps
More particles to react and collide together
How increasing temperature helps
Particles become more energized and move faster, hence meaning more collisions
How increasing surface area helps
More of the substance is exposed with the other substance, hence more particles and more collisions
How catalysts help
They lower the activation energy needed for a reaction to happen