displacement reactions (redox) Flashcards
1
Q
what is a displacement reaction
A
when the more reactive substance pushes the less reactive one out of a compund
2
Q
what is a loss in electrons called
A
oxidisation
3
Q
what is a gain in electrons called
A
reduction
4
Q
what colour is chlorine water
A
colourless
5
Q
what colour is bromine water
A
orange
6
Q
what colour is iodine water
A
brown
