C4 Flashcards
What is oxidation?
A reaction in which oxygen is added and electrons are lost
What is reduction?
A reaction in which oxygen is removed and electrons are gained
Metals + Oxygen –> ?
Metal oxides
What does copper metal with oxygen make?
Black copper oxide
Example of reduction reaction?
ZnO + C –> Zn + CO
What is a REDOX reaction?
A reaction where oxygen is gained or lost
Physical properties of metals?
- High melting and boiling point
- Good conductors of electricity and heat
- Malleable and ductile
Why do metals have high melting and boiling points?
Many strong metallic bonds mean large amounts of heat energy are needed to overcome forces and break bonds
Why are metals good conductors of electricity and heat?
Free electrons can carry charge
Why are metals malleable and ductile?
Layers of positive ions can easily slide over one another
Order of elements from most to least reactive?
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Lithium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Aluminium
- CARBON
- Zinc
- Iron
- HYDROGEN
- Copper
- Silver
- Gold
Mnemonic to remember reactivity series?
People Send Loads of Cows, Magpies, And, CUTE Zebras Into HERE. Can She Go?
Metal + Cold Water –> ?
Metal hydroxide + Hydrogen gas
Metal + Steam –> ?
Metal oxide + Hydrogen gas
Acids + Metals –> ?
Salt + Hydrogen Gas
Do alkali metals react with oxygen?
Yes
Metal + Oxygen –> ?
Metal oxide
Which metals react with water?
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Calcium