Reactivity series Flashcards
What do more reactive metals have a higher tendency to do?
More reactive metals have a higher tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions.
What is the mnemonic to remember the reactivity series?
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What does something higher up in the reactivity series do to something lower?
It kicks the lower one out of its compound. A compound is when one or more element is joined together.
What is oxidation?
Oxidation is the loss of electrons from a substance
E.g:
magnesium+oxygen->magnesium oxide
What is reduction?
Reduction is the gain of electrons in a substance or the loss of oxygen from a substance.
What is it called when both oxidation and reduction take place?
It’s called a redox reaction.
