C 2.3.4 Metal Displacement reactions Flashcards
1
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Name three things copper metal is used for…
A
Electrical cables, water pipes and computer parts
2
Q
Where does copper come from?
A
rock containing copper compounds
3
Q
Which more reactive metal is used to displace copper from the rock?
A
iron
4
Q
In a DISPLACEMENT reaction, a more reactive element displaces a…?
A
less reactive element
5
Q
Complete the chemical word equation:
magnesium + copper sulphate ->
A
magnesium sulphate + copper
6
Q
Can copper displace magnesium from its compounds?
A
no - copper is less reactive than magnesium
7
Q
Which two metals are involved in the THERMITE reaction?
A
iron and aluminium
8
Q
complete the word equation for the Thermite reaction:
Aluminium + iron oxide ->
A
aluminium oxide + iron
9
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