Reactivity Flashcards
1
Q
What is a displacement reaction?
A
When a more reactive metal displaces a less one.
Eg: iron chloride + magnesium -> magnesium chloride + iron
2
Q
What’s the mnemonic for the reactivity series?
A
Please stop lying, calling me a cute zebra instead try learning copper saves gold.
3
Q
Recall the reactivity series.
A
Potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, carbon, zinc, iron, tin, lead, copper, silver, gold.
4
Q
What is reduction
A
The loss of oxygen in a reaction
5
Q
What is oxidation
A
When in a reaction metal gains oxygen
6
Q
What is rusting (corrosion) caused by
A
Metal + water + air
7
Q
How can you galvanise a metal with another metal?
A
Coat a less reactive metal eg iron with a more reactive one eg zinc
