What is a displacement reaction?
A displacement reaction is a chemical reaction where a more reactive metal takes the place of (displaces) a less reactive metal from its compound.
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How can the reactivity series be used to predict displacement reactions?
The reactivity series lists metals from most reactive to least reactive.
Displacement only happens if the added metal is more reactive (higher on the reactivity series).
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Is neutralisation a type of displacement reaction?
Yes, the reaction between an acid and an alkali is a type of displacement reaction.
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How can you determine a reactivity series for a sample of metals?
You can determine a reactivity series for metals by:
1. Putting metals into solutions of different metal compounds.
2. Observing if displacement reactions occur.
3. Arranging metals from most to least reactive based on the observations.
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What is the order of reactivity among magnesium, zinc, iron, and copper?
The order of reactivity from most to least reactive is:
1. Magnesium
2. Zinc
3. Iron
4. Copper
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