C5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is given off if metals react with water or dilute acids?
A
Hydrogen gas
2
Q
What will a more reactive do to a less reactive metal from its aqueous solution?
A
Replace it
3
Q
How can the non-metals hyrdogen and carbon be given position in the reactivity series?
A
Basis of displacement reactions
4
Q
What is oxidation?
A
Loss of electrons
5
Q
What is reduction?
A
Gain of electrons
6
Q
How does OILRIG help us remember oxidation and reduction?
A
Oxidation Is Loss of elcetrons
Reduction Is Gain of electrons
