Reactivity Flashcards
revision
the formula and charge for a carbonate ion is
CO₃²⁻
The formula and charge for a sulfate ion is
SO₄ ²⁻
The formula and charge for a hydroxide ion is
OH⁻
The formula and charge for a nitrate ion is
NO₃⁻
What is the order of the reactivity series
Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, iron, Copper, Sliver, Gold
What is the way that you can remember the order of the reactivity series
Purple salty cookies make zebras insist on cold slippery geese.
Can Iron displace copper
Yes, Iron is higher up on the reactivity series than Copper.
Can Magnesium replace Calcium
No, Calcium is higher on the reactivity series.
What is the definition of a salt.
An ionic compound formed by a metal and a non metal.
What are the names of the three common acids
Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, Nitric acid.
What does aqueous mean
dissolved in a liquid
What is similar about all the acids
They all contain hydrogen
metal + acid reacts to make….
Salt+ Hydrogen
metal oxide+ acid reacts to make…
Salt+ Water
metal Hydroxide+ acid reacts to make…
Salt+ Water