REACTIVITY SERIES Flashcards

1
Q

List the reactivity series:

A
potassium
sodium
lithium
calcium
magnesium
aluminium
carbon
zinc
Iron
hydrogen
copper
silver
gold
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2
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What is a displacement reaction?

A

where one element is replaced by another in a compound

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3
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Above which element must a metal be in order to react with acids?

A

Above hydrogen so it can displace the hydrogen ions within the acid.

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4
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Those above what element are able to react with water?

A

Magnesium

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5
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What is an oxidising agent.

A

The metal compound that is reduced because it being reduced causes the other metal to be oxidised

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