chp 9 test Flashcards
1
Q
activity series
A
lists the elements in order from most to least reactive
a more active element will replace a less active element
2
Q
chemical rcn
A
a process in which one or more substances are converted into new substances with different chemical properties
3
Q
reactant
A
a substance that enters into a chemical rcn
4
Q
product
A
a sus stance formed by a chemical rcn
5
Q
why do rcns occur?
A
so atoms can become more stable
