reactivity series Flashcards
1
Q
what happens when a metal reacts with water?
A
metal + water -> metal hydroxide + oxygen
2
Q
what happens when metals react with water and acids in terms of electrons?
A
metal atoms lose an electron and form a positive ion
3
Q
what does reactivity of metals depend on?
A
its ability to lose electrons and form a positive ion
4
Q
what happens as you go up the reactivity series?
A
metals get more reactive
5
Q
what is the mnemonic for the reactivity series?
A
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