Displacement Reations Flashcards
Displacement reactions formula is..
A + AB —> AC + B
What happens in a displacement reaction?
In a displacement reaction a more reactive element displaced (pushes out) a less reactive element
A displace meant reaction only works when..
The element on its own is more reactive than the element compound
In
Lead + copper sulfate —> lead sulfate + copper
Pb + CuSo4 —> PbSo4 + Cu
Why does lead displace copper?
Because lead is more reactive than copper
causing lead to displace
Does this displacement reaction work?
What makes a displacement reaction work?
When the single element is more reactive than the compound element
Complete the displacement reaction..
Zinc + iron oxide —>
Zinc + iron oxide —> Zinc oxide + Iron
Complete the displacement reaction..
Zinc + copper oxide —>
Zinc + copper oxide —> Zinc oxide + Copper
What would this displacement reaction work?
MgSO4 (aq) + Zn(s) —>
Why?
No because the single element (Zn) has a lower reactivity than Compound element (Mg)
What is this displacement reaction?
Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) —>
Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) —> FeSO4(aq) + Cu
To displace the Single element must always be more reactive than what..
The compound element