C5.2 Displacement reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a displacement reaction?
A
➢ Where a more reactive element will displace a less reactive metal from an aqueous solution of one of its salts
2
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What does Magnesium + copper sulfate make?
A
➢ Magnesium sulfate + copper
3
Q
What does an ionic equation show?
A
Only the atoms and ions that change in a reaction
4
Q
What is oxidaion?
A
Loss of electrons
5
Q
What is reduction?
A
The gain of electrons
6
Q
How can remember the redox reactions?
A
➢ OILRIG
