The reactivity series Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for when a metal reacts with oxygen
A
metal + oxygen -> metal oxide
2
Q
What is the equation for when a metal reacts with water
A
metal + water -> metal hydroxide + hydrogen
3
Q
What is the equation for when a metal reacts with steam
A
Metal + steam -> metal oxide + hydrogen
4
Q
What is the equation for when a metal reacts with an acid
A
metal + acid -> salt + hydrogen
5
Q
What is a displacement reaction
A
A more reactive metal can displace a less reactive one from a compound
6
Q
What is the reactivity series
A
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Lithium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Aluminum
- Carbon
- Zinc
- Iron
- Lead
- Hydrogen
- Copper
- Silver
- Gold
7
Q
What is the name of a reaction where both oxidation and reduction occurs
A
Redoxreaction
8
Q
What is a pneumonic to remember the reactivity series
A
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