REACTIVITY SERIES Flashcards
1
Q
List the reactivity series:
A
potassium sodium lithium calcium magnesium aluminium carbon zinc Iron hydrogen copper silver gold
2
Q
What is a displacement reaction?
A
where one element is replaced by another in a compound
3
Q
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.
4
Q
Those above what element are able to react with water?
A
Magnesium
5
Q
What is an oxidising agent.
A
The metal compound that is reduced because it being reduced causes the other metal to be oxidised