Chem E Flashcards
1
Q
What is oxidation?
A
gain of oxygen or the loss of electrons
2
Q
What is reduction?
A
loss of oxygen or the gsin of electrons
3
Q
what does OIL RIG stand for?
A
oxidation is the loss reduction is gain of electrons
4
Q
List the metals from most to least reactive?
A
Potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper
5
Q
What do metals form?
A
positive ions
6
Q
What is a displacement reaction?
A
a more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from a compound
7
Q
What is a native metal?
A
found as the element in the earth
8
Q
Acid + metal —>
A
salt + hydrogen
9
Q
Acid + alkali —>
A
salt + water
10
Q
Acid + base –>
A
salt + water
11
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12
Q
Hydrochloric acid forms? (HCI)
A
forms a metal chloride
