Metal Reactivity Flashcards
1
Q
Reactivity series:
A
Metals arranged from most to least reactive
2
Q
Displacement reaction:
A
More reactive metal displaces less reactive metal
3
Q
Oxidation:
A
Loss of electrons
4
Q
Reduction:
A
Gain of electrons
5
Q
Metal hydroxide:
A
Product of metal reaction with water
6
Q
Metal oxide:
A
Product of metal burning in oxygen
7
Q
Corrosion: Deterioration of metals due to chemical reactions
A
Deterioration of metals due to chemical reactions
