Reactivity of Metals (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What do metals do when they react?
What do metals do when they react?
Lose electrons to form positive ions
Which metal is the most reactive?
Which metal is the most reactive?
Potassium
Which metal is the least reactive?
Which metal is the least reactive?
Copper
How does magnesium react with water?
How does magnesium react with water?
Very slowly
What are the products when a metal reacts with water?
What are the products when a metal reacts with water?
Metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas
What are the products when a metal reacts with dilute acid?
What are the products when a metal reacts with dilute acid?
Metal salt and hydrogen gas
When does a displacement reaction occur?
When does a displacement reaction occur?
More reactive displaces less reactive
Will zinc displace copper from copper sulfate?
Will zinc displace copper from copper sulfate?
Yes, zinc is more reactive than copper
Will copper displace iron from iron oxide?
Will copper displace iron from iron oxide?
No, iron is more reactive than copper
Why do more reactive metals displace less reactive ones?
Why do more reactive metals displace less reactive ones?
They form positive ions more easily
Why is carbon included in the reactivity series?
Why is carbon included in the reactivity series?
To help predict reactions with oxides
How does the difference in reactivity affect the reaction?
How does the difference in reactivity affect the reaction?
Greater difference means more vigorous