Displacemeny Involving Salts Flashcards
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What is a compound?
A
Two elements chemically mixed together
1
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What is an element?
A
A neutral atom on the periodic table
2
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What is the reactivity series?
A
It shoes which metals are more reactive. The further to the left and down the periodic table the more reactive the element is.
3
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What is the displacement reaction?
A
The displacement reaction is when a more reactive metal takes place of a less reactive metal.
4
Q
Give an example of a displacement reaction?
A
We saw the copper displace the silver. It happened because copper is more reactive than silver in a nitrate solution.
5
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List the reactivity series?
A
K Na Ca Mg Al C Zn Fe Sn Pb H Cu Ag Au Pt
