Metal & Acid Reactions as Redox Reactions (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What type of reaction occurs when a metal reacts with an acid?
What type of reaction occurs when a metal reacts with an acid?
A redox reaction
What happens to the metal in a metal-acid reaction?
What happens to the metal in a metal-acid reaction?
It is oxidised
What happens to hydrogen ions in an acid during a metal-acid reaction?
What happens to hydrogen ions in an acid during a metal-acid reaction?
They are reduced
What are the products when a metal reacts with an acid?
What are the products when a metal reacts with an acid?
A salt and hydrogen gas
Why does the metal act as a reducing agent in metal-acid reactions?
Why does the metal act as a reducing agent in metal-acid reactions?
It donates electrons
Why does the acid act as an oxidising agent in metal-acid reactions?
Why does the acid act as an oxidising agent in metal-acid reactions?
Its ions accept electrons
In the reaction of zinc with acid, zinc loses two electrons to form what?
In the reaction of zinc with acid, zinc loses two electrons to form what?
What determines the identity of the salt produced in a metal-acid reaction?
What determines the identity of the salt produced in a metal-acid reaction?
The metal and acid used
Which metals react readily even with weak or dilute acids?
Which metals react readily even with weak or dilute acids?
Sodium, lithium and magnesium
What is true about platinum's reaction with acids?
What is true about platinum's reaction with acids?
It won't react under any conditions
Which metals react slowly or not at all with acids?
Which metals react slowly or not at all with acids?
Copper and silver
What do less reactive metals like copper require to react with acids?
What do less reactive metals like copper require to react with acids?
Strong and concentrated acids