Reactivity of Metals (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are metal oxides?
What are metal oxides?
Compounds formed when metals react with
What is the name of the reaction when a metal reacts with oxygen?
What is the name of the reaction when a metal reacts with oxygen?
Oxidation
What does oxidation involve?
What does oxidation involve?
Addition of oxygen to a metal
What is the usual physical state of metal oxides at room temperature?
What is the usual physical state of metal oxides at room temperature?
Solid
What is the general word equation for metal oxide formation?
What is the general word equation for metal oxide formation?
Metal + Oxygen → Metal Oxide
What is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen?
What is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen?
Magnesium oxide
What is the appearance of magnesium oxide?
What is the appearance of magnesium oxide?
White powder
What is the common name for iron(III) oxide ()?
What is the common name for iron(III) oxide ()?
Rust
What percentage of elements on the periodic table are metals?
What percentage of elements on the periodic table are metals?
78%
Why can all metals conduct electricity?
Why can all metals conduct electricity?
Due to the presence of free electrons
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
What do metals tend to do with electrons?
What do metals tend to do with electrons?
Lose electrons