0973 09 Metals CORE

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What is the reactivity series?

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A list of substances arranged in order of their reactivity from most reactive to least reactive

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List the reactivity series. Bonus: include carbon and hydrogen.

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K, Na, Ca, Mg, Al, (C), Zn, Fe, Pb, (H), Cu, Ag, Au

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What is the reactivity of metals related to?

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how easily the metals lose electrons to form positive ions

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What's the general word equation for a metal reacting with oxygen?

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metal + oxygen --> metal oxide

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What's the general word equation for a metal reacting with water?

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metal + water --> metal hydroxide + hydrogen

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List 4 metals that react vigorously with water at room temperature.

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Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium

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Describe the speed at which magnesium reacts with water at room temperature.

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very, very slowly

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Describe how magnesium reacts with steam.

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very quickly

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Describe how zinc, iron and copper react with water at room temperature.

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Zinc, iron and copper don't react.

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What's the general word equation for a metal reacting with dilute acid?

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metal + dilute acid --> salt + hydrogen