Displacement Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What are displacement reactions
A
A reactive metal can displace a less reactive metal from a solution of a salt of that metal.
Eg:
zinc + copper surface ~> zinc sulfate + Copper
A metal cannot displace another metal that is more reactive.
2
Q
What salt is formed from hydrochloric acid (HCL) and what ion
A
Chloride
Cl-
3
Q
What salt is formed with sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and what ion
A
Sulfate
SO42-
4
Q
What salt is formed from nitric acid (HNO3) and what ion
A
Nitrate
NO3-
5
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