Reactivity of metals Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of a pure metal?
A
Giant metallic structure.
2
Q
What is the reactivity series of metals?
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A
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnesium
Zinc
Iron
Copper
3
Q
How can you change the displacement reactions of metals with copper sulfate
to put all 6 metals in order of reactivity?
A
Replace copper sulfate with any compound of a metal less reactive than copper.
4
Q
What happens when a strip of magnesium is heated with a Bunsen burner?
A ________________ is seen because the magnesium __________ with ___________ in the air.
The ______ magnesium strip changes to ________ magnesium oxide __________.
A
bright white flame
reacts
oxygen
grey
white
powder
