Chapter 5.2 Displacement reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a displacement reaction?
A
A more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from an aqueous solution of one of its salts.
2
Q
What is oxidation and what is reduction?
A
- Oxidation
- Is
- Loss of electrons
- Reduction
- Is
- Gain of electrons
3
Q
Give an example of a displacement reaction.
A
Magnesium + Copper(II) Sulfate ==> Magnesium sulfate + Copper
4
Q
What does an ionic equation show?
A
An ionic equation shows only the atoms and ions that change in a reaction.
5
Q
Give an example of an ionic equation.
A
Mg (s) + Cu2+ (aq) ==> Mg2+(aq) +Cu (s)
6
Q
What are displacement reactions also known as?
A
Redox reactions (reduction-oxidation)
