Metal displacement reactions Flashcards
1
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When does displacement happen
A
when a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal
2
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Reactivity series
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potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, carbon, zinc, iron, tin, lead, hydrogen, copper, silver, gold, platinum
3
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What are spectator ions
A
ions which do not change in an ionic equation so can be removed
4
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Zn + Fe^2+ half equation
A
Zn = Zn - 2e^- -> Zn^2+ (oxidation)
Fe^2+ = Fe^2+ + 2e^- -> Fe (reduction)
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