Re activity series Flashcards
1
Q
What is the rhyme that helps you remember the order in which the re activity series occurs?
A
Policeman sam likes to call me a zainy idiot tender loving care sad gentlemen
2
Q
What order does the re activity series go in?
A
potassium sodium lithium calcium magnesium alluminium zinc iron tin lead copper silver gold
3
Q
Give an example of a displacement reaction
A
calcium+copper nitrate -> calcium nitrate+copper
4
Q
What is a thermit reaction?
A
It is used on train tracks.In the reaction, a displacement happens between iron oxide and aluminium. This melts into molten iron, which we use to place on train tracks.
5
Q
What is a redox?
A
When both oxidation and reduction occur in the same reaction.
6
Q
Give an example of a redox reaction
A
MG+Zn2+ (above) -> Zn+Mg2+ (above)
7
Q
What is OILRIG
A
Oxidation Is Loss of electrons Reduction Is Gain of electrons
