Metals Reacting With Oxygen, Water And Acid Flashcards
1
Q
Do metals act differently when reactions with oxygen?
A
Yes some take longer and some react more vigorously.
2
Q
What is the equation for metal reacting with water?
A
Metal + water > metal hydroxide or metal oxide + hydrogen
Eg: magnesium + water > magnesium hydroxide + hydrogen
3
Q
What is the equation for metals reacting with acids?
A
Metal +acid > salt + hydrogen
Eg: sodium + hydrochloric acid > sodium chloride + hydrogen
4
Q
What is the equation for metals reacting with oxygen?
A
Metal + oxygen > metal oxide
Eg: copper + oxygen > copper oxide