C5.1 - The reactivity series (Done?) Flashcards

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What is the reactivity series?

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A list if metals in order of their reactivity, with the most reactive metals at the top and the least reactive ones at the bottom

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What is the order of reactivity?

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Potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, carbon, zinc, iron, hydrogen, copper

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To extract metals from ores what has to be done?

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The metal oxides must be reduced

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What are ores?

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Rocks from which it is economical to extract the metals they contain

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What is given off if metals react with water or dilute acids?

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Hydrogen gas

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