The Reactivity Series

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  • Created on: 22-05-13 20:03
Which is more reactive, magnesium or copper?
Magnesium
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Why is copper used for wires? (Give two reasons)
Because it is a good conductor of electricity, and it is low in the reactivity series
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In a displacement reaction of copper sulphate and iron, what would it become?
Copper and iron sulphate
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How can metals show they are reacting with acids?
A temperature change, a colour change, the production of gas, bubbles.
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Even though gold is less reactive than copper why isn't used frequently?
Because gold is more expensive to produce.
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Card 2

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Why is copper used for wires? (Give two reasons)

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Because it is a good conductor of electricity, and it is low in the reactivity series

Card 3

Front

In a displacement reaction of copper sulphate and iron, what would it become?

Back

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Card 4

Front

How can metals show they are reacting with acids?

Back

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Card 5

Front

Even though gold is less reactive than copper why isn't used frequently?

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