Reactivity Series Flashcards
0
Q
What is the reactivity series
A
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnesium
Carbon
Zinc
Iron
Hydrogen
Copper
Silver
Gold
1
Q
What is the reactivity series
A
A list of metals measuring their reactivity
2
Q
What can metal below carbon be reduced by
A
Reduction using carbon
3
Q
What can metals below hydrogen not do
A
React with dilute acids
4
Q
What is a displacement reaction
A
When a less reactive metal is displaced by a more reactive metal
5
Q
How are metals below hydrogen purified
A
Electrolysis
6
Q
What is O.I.L R.I.G
A
Oxidation is loss if electrons
Reduction is gain of electrons
7
Q
Reaction at cathode during electrolysis of copper
A
Cu2+ + 2e- —> Cu
8
Q
Reaction at anode during electrolysis of copper
A
Cu —> Cu2+ + 2e-
9
Q
How are metals above carbon extracted
A
Electrolysis
