Patterns Of Reactivity Flashcards
Equation for metal and oxygen
Metal + oxygen —> metal oxide
Copper + oxygen
Copper oxide
Iron + oxygen
Iron oxide
Magnesium + oxygen
Magnesium oxide
Metals + water
Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
Metal + water
Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
What happens when potassium reacts with water
It’s and alkali, gives off steam, gives off heat, reacts the quickest
What happens when sodium reacts with water
Alkali, gives off steam , gives off heat
Safety precautions
Safety goggles
Tongs
Stand away from reaction
If crowded put up screen protector
Lithium + water
Lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Metal + acid
Metal + acid —> salt + hydrogen
Reactivity series
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnesium
Aluminium
Zinc
Iron
Copper
Silver
Gold
Memoric - please send little Charlie’s monkeys and zebras in cages securely guarded
Magnesium + sulphuric acid —>
Magnesium sulphate + hydrogen
What is a displacement reaction
When a more reactive metal will replace a less reactive metal in a compund
Magnesium + copper sulphate
Magnesium sulphate + copper