The reactivity series Flashcards

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What is the reactivity series

A
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnesium
Aluminium
Zinc
Iron
(hydrogen)
Copper
Silver
Gold
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Anagram to remember the reactivity series

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Please send lions, camel, monkeys and zebras in high class silver grates

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What was the more reactive metal displaces

A

Less reactive metal

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Why does a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its oxide

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Because it will bond more strongly to the oxygen

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What are metal compounds

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Metal salts

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