Reactivity of metals (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What determines the reactivity of a metal?
What determines the reactivity of a metal?
How easily it loses outer electrons
What gas is produced when metals react with acids?
What gas is produced when metals react with acids?
Hydrogen
How is hydrogen gas identified in the lab?
How is hydrogen gas identified in the lab?
Burning splint test (loud pop)
What happens when magnesium reacts with acid?
What happens when magnesium reacts with acid?
Vigorous reaction with lots of fizzing
Which metal does NOT react with dilute acids?
Which metal does NOT react with dilute acids?
Copper
What ensures a fair test when comparing metal reactivity?
What ensures a fair test when comparing metal reactivity?
Same size and shape metal pieces
Which apparatus measures the volume of gas produced?
Which apparatus measures the volume of gas produced?
Gas syringe
Why does temperature increase when metals react with acids?
Why does temperature increase when metals react with acids?
The reaction is exothermic
What products form when metals react with water?
What products form when metals react with water?
Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
Which metals react vigorously with cold water?
Which metals react vigorously with cold water?
Potassium, sodium, calcium
How does magnesium react with water compared to steam?
How does magnesium react with water compared to steam?
Very slowly with water, faster with steam
What products form when metals react with steam?
What products form when metals react with steam?
Metal oxide + hydrogen