Patterns Of Reactivity- Topic 3 Flashcards
what is the General equation for reacting metals with oxygen?
Metal+oxygen—>metal oxide
Describe coppers flame, equation and the colour of oxide at end.
Copper+oxygen—>copper oxide
No flame (may see blue), glowing
Oxide= Black on surface
Describe iron’s flame, equation and the colour of oxide at end.
Iron+oxygen—>iron oxide
Bright yellow sparks
Dark grey
Describe magnesium’s flame, equation and the colour of oxide at end.
Magnesium+oxygen—>magnesium oxide
Bright white light
White powder,ash
Give the General equation for metals reacting with water
Metal+water—>metal hydroxide+hydrogen
How are the metal and water reactions similar?
All react vigorously
Give off gas & heat
Move across surface
How are the metal and water reactions different?
Some react quicker than others
Some produce flames and some don’t
Potassium catches fire + burns with a lilac flame
List 3 safety precautions taken when using these metals with water.
Wear safety goggles
Use tongs
Stand back during reaction
If close to others use a screen
Metals are stored under oil
List the hazard symbols on each metal jar.
Corrosive
Flammable
Why are lithium, sodium + potassium all stored under oil in their jars?
To stop them from reacting with air
What observation is taken from calcium when reacted with water?
Produces bubbles + heat. Alkaline.
What observation is taken from magnesium when reacted with water?
Reacts slowly, pops.
What observation is taken from copper when reacted with water?
Does not react
What observation is taken when any metal reacts with water?
All produce hydrogen gas
What is produced when metals react with water?
Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
Give the word equations for calcium reacting with water.
Calcium+ water—>calcium hydroxide + hydrogen
Give the word equations for magnesium reacting with water.
Magnesium+water—>magnesium hydroxide+hydrogen
Give the word equations for copper reacting with water.
Copper+water—>no reaction
What is the General equation for metals reacted with acid.
Metal+acid—>salt+hydrogen
What is usually produced when a metal reacts with an acid?
Hydrogen gas + salt
Which metals would you not try putting into acid?
Potassium/sodium/lithium- explosive