Reactions Of Metals Flashcards
1
Q
How do metals react with acids
A
to produce hydrogen and a salt
2
Q
How can you find the differences in reactivity between metals based upon their reactions with acids
A
Setup 3 boiling tubes and fill them with equal volumes of dilute HCL or sulphuric acid
Place a piece of magnesium, zinc, or iron if the same size and shape in separate test tubes
The speed of reaction is the rate of which hydrogen bubbles are given off
3
Q
How do metals react with water
A
To produce hydrogen and a metal hydroxide
4
Q
How do metals react with steam
A
Less reactive metals react with steam to produce hydrogen and a metal oxide
5
Q
What is the reactivity series in order of decreasing reactivity
A
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnesium
Aluminium
Zinc
Iron
Copper
Silver
Gold
