c5- chemical changes Flashcards
how are metals ordered?
in order of reactivity by their reactions with water and dilute acid
what gas is given off if metals react with water or dilute acids?
hydrogen
what will happen if a more reactive metal reacts with a metal aqueous solution?
it will displace it
what is oxidisation?
the loss of electrons
what is reduction?
the gain of electrons
what is a metal ore?
when there is enough metal in a rock to make it worth extracting the metal
what metals can be extracted from their ores using carbon?
metals less reactive that carbon
what metals can be extracted by electrolysis of the molten metal compound?
metals more reactive that carbon
what is a salt?
a compound formed when the hydrogen in an acid is wholly/ partially replaced by metal or aluminium ions
metal + acid=
a salt + hydrogen
what is the reaction between a metal and an acid know as?
a redox reaction
acid + base =
a salt + water
acid + alkali =
a salt + water
acid + a carbonate =
a salt + water + carbon dioxide
what is an alkali?
a soluble hydroxide