Year 8-Metal Displacement Reactions Flashcards

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1
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Where are metals usually found?

A

In ores

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How are metals found?

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They are mined and found as compounds

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3
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How can magnesium displace copper from copper sulphate?

A

Magnesium is more reactive

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4
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If you separate an ore, what is that called?

A

A metal displacement

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Why is carbon and hydrogen in the reactivity series?

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Because they can displace other metals from rock and sediment

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What is a thermite reaction?

A

Mixing 2 powders and heating them strongly, so for example iron can be displaced from iron oxide from aluminium.

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Does copper react with iron oxide?

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No because it is least reactive

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