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patterns of behaviour
materials and their properties
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Chemistry
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04/27/2009

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Term
which metal in the reactivity series is hardest to remove from its ore ?
Definition
potassium
Term
list the reactivity series in the correct order
Definition
potassium,
sodium,
calcium,
magnesium,
aluminium,
carbon,,
zinc,,
iron,
lead,
hydrogen,
copper,
silver,
gold.
Term
name six properties of alkalis
Definition
have a high pH,,,
often feel soapy,,,
can be corrosive,,,
they neutralise acids to make salts,,
they are soluble bases,,,
are usually oxides, hydroxides or carbonates,,,
Term
name eight propoties of acids
Definition
have a low pH,,,
can kill some cells,,,
can be corrosive,,,
are neutralised by bases,,
they make hydrogen,,,
make carbon dioxide,,,
acid have hydrogen in there names,,,
Term
name the 3 most reactive metals
Definition
potassium ,,
sodium ,,
calcium .
Term
complete the sentence .....
metals above ______ in the reactivity series will always react with water to produce hydrogen.
Definition
hydrogen.
Term
what is the equation for metals reactiong with air ?
Definition
metal + oxygen ---> metal oxide
Term
what will the out come be with ...
iron + copper sulphate ---> ??
Definition
iron sulphate + copper
Term
what do all these rocks have in comman limestone, chalk, and marble ?
Definition
calcium carbonate
Term
potatoes like a pH of around 5.0 - 5.5 what is this an acid or an alkalis ?
Definition
acid
Term
complete this sentence ...
the _____ the reactivity the less visible the reaction
Definition
lower
Term
how would you measure the pH of a unknown liquid ?
Definition
using a universal indicator .......

an indicator is a dye which changes colour depending on whether a liquid is an acid or an alkali.
Term
is washing up liquid an acid or an alkaline?
Definition
its an alkali
Term
If on the pH scale it goes dark red, is it a strong acid, weak acid,strong alkaline or weak alkaline?
Definition
strong acid
Term
What is the equation of for neutralisation?
Definition
Acid + base = a salt + water
Term
what is neutralisation?
Definition
neutralisation is a displacement reaction
Term
how can you tell if a metal has reacticted with the oxygen in the air by what it looks like and by its name?
Definition
in its name it will have oxide ,,,,,, and it will have a dull layer on the surface
Term
what happens if the soil has the wrong pH ?
Definition
it can reduce plant growth
Term
what happens if acid rain reacts with calcuim carbonate?
Definition
it cause a chemical reaction and it into calcium, salt, water and carbon dioxide
Term
why do we use gold and silver jewellery ?
Definition
because they are not very reactive metals
Term
name two metals that react with steam?
Definition
can be from magnessium ,,,,,, aluminium ,,,,,,zinc ,,,,,, iron
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