Reactivity Series Flashcards

1
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Reactivity series

A

Potassium - K
Sodium - Na
Calcium - Ca
Magnesium - M
Aluminium - Al
Carbon - C
Zinc - Zn
Iron - Fe
Hydrogen - H
Copper - Cu

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Metals reactivity with water

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  • Potassium, Sodium & Calcium
    Metal + cold water -> Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
  • Magnesium, Aluminium, Zinc & Iron
    Metal + steam -> Metal oxide + Hydrogen
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Metals reactivity with oxygen

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Metal + Oxygen -> Metal Oxide

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Metals reactivity with dilute acids

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Metal + acid -> salt + hydrogen

Iron + HCL -> IronCL + H

Only for metals more reactive than hydrogen

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Displacement

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  • More reactive metal displaces less from oxygen or anion
  • Bigger difference, faster reaction
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