Reactivity of Metals (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Reactivity series definition
Reactivity series definition
A list showing metals in order of how reactive they are
What metals do when they react
What metals do when they react
Lose electrons to form positive ions
What makes a metal more reactive
What makes a metal more reactive
How easily it forms positive ions
Position of most reactive metals in series
Position of most reactive metals in series
At the top
Products: metal + water
Products: metal + water
Metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas
Products: metal + dilute acid
Products: metal + dilute acid
Metal salt and hydrogen gas
Displacement reaction definition
Displacement reaction definition
More reactive metal replaces less reactive metal in compound
Can less reactive metal displace more reactive one?
Can less reactive metal displace more reactive one?
No, it cannot
How potassium reacts with water and acid
How potassium reacts with water and acid
Very vigorously
Does copper react with water or acid?
Does copper react with water or acid?
No reaction with either
Why carbon is in reactivity series
Why carbon is in reactivity series
Helps predict reactions with metal oxides
Why displacement reactions occur
Why displacement reactions occur
More reactive metal forms positive ions more easily
How to predict if displacement will occur
How to predict if displacement will occur
Compare positions in reactivity series
Effect of reactivity difference on reaction vigor
Effect of reactivity difference on reaction vigor
Greater difference means more vigorous reaction
Gas produced in metal + water or acid reactions
Gas produced in metal + water or acid reactions
Hydrogen gas