C5 - Chemical Change Flashcards
1
Q
List the order of the reactivity series including carbon.
A
Potassium , sodium , lithium , calcium , magnesium , aluminium , carbon , zinc , iron , tin , lead , copper , silver , gold , platinum .
2
Q
What is oxidisation in terms of oxygen?
A
The gain of oxygen.
3
Q
What is reduction in terms of oxygen?
A
The loss of oxygen
4
Q
What is the definition of a displacement reaction?
A
A chemical reaction where a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal.
5
Q
Why does a displacement reaction occur?
A
A displacement reaction occurs because a more reactive metal pushes out(displaces) a less reactive metal from it’s compound.
