The Reactivity Series Flashcards
What do metal atoms form when they react with other substances?
Metal atoms form positive ions.
How is the reactivity of a metal related to its tendency to form positive ions?
The reactivity of a metal is related to its tendency to form positive ions.
How can metals be arranged to show their reactivity?
Metals can be arranged in a reactivity series, such as potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and copper.
Which non-metals are often included in the reactivity series?
Hydrogen and carbon are often included in the reactivity series.
What can a more reactive metal do to a less reactive metal in a compound?
A more reactive metal can displace a less reactive metal from a compound
What skills should students develop regarding the reactivity of metals?
They should be able to recall and describe the reactions of specific metals with water or dilute acids, explain how reactivity with water or dilute acids is related to the tendency to form positive ions, and deduce an order of reactivity based on experimental results.
What is the limitation regarding the reactions of metals with water and acids?
These reactions are limited to room temperature and do not include reactions with steam.
