C4: REDOX REACTIONS Flashcards
1
Q
The reactivity series
A
-potassium
-sodium
-lithium
-calcium
-magnesium
-aluminium
-CARBON
-zinc
-iron
-tin
-lead
-HYDROGEN
-copper
-silver
-gold
-platinum
2
Q
What is oxidation?
A
-gain of oxygen
-loss of electrons
3
Q
What is reduction?
A
-loss of oxygen
-gain of electrons
4
Q
What is a displacement reaction?
A
more reactive metals dsiplace less reactive ones
5
Q
How are metals less reactive than carbon extracted?
A
reduction (/displacement) with carbon