Reactivity Series Flashcards
1
Q
Reactivity series
A
Potassium - K
Sodium - Na
Calcium - Ca
Magnesium - M
Aluminium - Al
Carbon - C
Zinc - Zn
Iron - Fe
Hydrogen - H
Copper - Cu
2
Q
Metals reactivity with water
A
- Potassium, Sodium & Calcium
Metal + cold water -> Metal hydroxide + hydrogen - Magnesium, Aluminium, Zinc & Iron
Metal + steam -> Metal oxide + Hydrogen
3
Q
Metals reactivity with oxygen
A
Metal + Oxygen -> Metal Oxide
4
Q
Metals reactivity with dilute acids
A
Metal + acid -> salt + hydrogen
Iron + HCL -> IronCL + H
Only for metals more reactive than hydrogen
5
Q
Displacement
A
- More reactive metal displaces less from oxygen or anion
- Bigger difference, faster reaction