C4: REDOX REACTIONS Flashcards

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The reactivity series

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-potassium
-sodium
-lithium
-calcium
-magnesium
-aluminium
-CARBON
-zinc
-iron
-tin
-lead
-HYDROGEN
-copper
-silver
-gold
-platinum

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2
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What is oxidation?

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-gain of oxygen
-loss of electrons

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3
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What is reduction?

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-loss of oxygen
-gain of electrons

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4
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What is a displacement reaction?

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more reactive metals dsiplace less reactive ones

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5
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How are metals less reactive than carbon extracted?

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reduction (/displacement) with carbon

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