Single Replacement Reactions

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to single replacement reactions, including definitions, important terms, and principles for predicting and balancing reactions.

Single Replacement Reaction

A reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

Reactivity

The tendency of an element to replace another in a chemical reaction, often determined using the activity series.

Activity Series

A list of metals ranked by their reactivity, used to predict whether a single replacement reaction will occur.

Reactants

The starting materials in a chemical reaction; in single replacement reactions, these include a compound and a free element.

Ionic Charges

The positive or negative charge of an ion, assigned based on group classification in the periodic table.

Diatomic Elements

Elements that naturally exist in pairs when uncombined, such as H₂, N₂, O₂, and the halogens.

Balanced Chemical Equation

An equation where the number of atoms for each element is equal on both sides, achieved using coefficients.

Physical States

The state of matter of reactants and products, represented by symbols like (s) for solid, (l) for liquid, (g) for gas, and (aq) for aqueous.