chemistry reactivity series

What is the equation for the reaction of copper and oxygen to form copper oxide?

Copper + Oxygen → Copper Oxide

What is the reactivity series of metals?

A list of metals arranged from most reactive to least reactive, including non-metals like carbon and hydrogen as reference points.

What reaction do the most reactive metals have with water?

The most reactive metals react vigorously with water, and may react explosively with acid.

Which metals do not react with water?

Metals below hydrogen in the reactivity series do not react with acids or water.

What is the general equation for a metal reacting with water?

Metal + Water → Metal Hydroxide + Hydrogen.

What is the general equation for a metal reacting with acid?

Metal + Acid → Salt + Hydrogen.

What is the general equation for a metal reacting with oxygen?

Metal + Oxygen → Metal Oxide.

How does the reactivity of metals compare in reactions with oxygen?

More reactive metals will react more vigorously with oxygen than less reactive metals.

Provide an example of a reaction between a metal and water.

Sodium + Water → Sodium Hydroxide + Hydrogen.

Provide an example of a reaction between a metal and acid.

Iron + Hydrochloric Acid → Iron Chloride + Hydrogen.

What is the significance of hydrogen in acids?

The presence of hydrogen ions (H+) in acids allows for reactions with metals above hydrogen in the reactivity series.