Reactivity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the reaction formula for metals with water to show the reactivity of the metals?
A
Metals + water —> metal hydroxide + hydrogen
2
Q
What is a reactivity series?
A
A table that lists metals in order of their reactivity
3
Q
What happens if you put a more reactive metal into a solution of a less reactive metal salt?
A
The reactive metal will replace the less reactive metal in the salt
4
Q
Magnesium is above zinc on the reactivity series
Would any reaction happen if a piece of magnesium metal was put into a zinc solution?
A
The magnesium would replace the zinc in the solution
