Displacement Reactions Flashcards

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What is a displacement reaction?

A

A reaction in which a more reactive metal will replace a less reactive metal from a solution of its metal compound.

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What is the word equation for an example of displacement?

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magnesium + copper sulfate -> magnesium sulfate + copper

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What are the observations for the displacement reaction between magnesium and copper sulfate?

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Magnesium disappears
Deposits of grey solid
Colour of solution fades
Heat

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