Displacement Flashcards
1
Q
What is displacement?
A
When a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal.
2
Q
Complete the equation:
Magnesium + zinc nitrate —->
A
Magnesium is more reactive so…
Magnesium + zinc nitrate —> Magnesium nitrate + zinc
3
Q
Complete the equation:
Silver + magnesium sulfate —->
A
Magnesium is more reactive than silver so…
Silver + magnesium sulfate —-> X
4
Q
Complete the equation:
Fe + CuSO₄ —->
A
Fe + CuSO₄ —-> FeSO₄ + Cu
5
Q
Learn the reactivity series to help with displacement reactions!!!
A
Learn the reactivity series to help with displacement reactions!!!