Reactions of acids (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

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4.2.1 Reactions of Acids with Metals
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Products of metal + acid reaction

Salt and hydrogen gas

General equation: Metal + Acid →

Salt + Hydrogen

MgMg + HClHCl

MgCl2MgCl_2 + H2H_2

ZnZn + H2SO4H_2SO_4

ZnSO4ZnSO_4 + H2H_2

Highly reactive metals + acids

React quickly/violently, release H2H_2 & heat

Examples of highly reactive metals

Sodium and magnesium

Less reactive metals + acids

React slowly or not at all

Examples of less reactive metals

Copper and silver

Tool to predict metal-acid reactions

Reactivity Series

Metals higher in reactivity series + acids

React more readily

Metals lower in reactivity series + acids

React less readily

Metal-acid reaction application: gas

Industrial hydrogen production

Metal-acid reaction application: protection

Corrosion prevention

Metal-acid reaction application: ores

Metal extraction processes

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