Reactivity Flashcards
1
Q
Reactivity of metals
A
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnesium
Aluminium
CARBON
Zinc
Iron
HYDROGEN
Copper
Silver
Gold
2
Q
Metal + oxygen —>
A
Metal oxide
3
Q
Metal + water —>
A
Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
4
Q
Displacement reactions
A
A more reactive metal can displace a less reactive metal from a compound
5
Q
Displacement reaction example
A
Mg + CuSO4 —> MgSO4 + Cu
blue copper sulphate + grey magnesium —> clear magnesium sulphate solution + copper colour copper