Metals Flashcards
What is the reactivity series?
A list of metals in order of their reactivity, usually from most reactive to least reactive.
What happens when an acid reacts with metal?
A salt is produced, and so is hydrogen gas.
What is the word equation for this?
metal + acid - salt + hydrogen
What depends on how quickly the reaction goes?
The metal used and how high up in the reactivity series it is.
What is a displacement reaction?
When a more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from its compounds.
What does the word ‘displace’ mean?
It means taking the place of another substance in a chemical reaction.
What does the word ‘extracting’ mean?
It means when something is taken away from or out of something else.
Can some metals be extracted from their metal oxides using carbon?
Yes
Do metals conduct electricity?
Yes
