reactivity of metals

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the reactivity of a metal is…

dependent on its ability to lose electrons to form cations or how readily its oxidised

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what are the three types of reactivity of metals

  • reactions with water

  • reactions with acids

  • reactions with oxygen

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what is the formula for reactions between metals and water

reactive metal + water → metal hydroxide + hydrogen

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what is the formula for reactions between metals and acids

reactive metal + acid → metal salt + hydrogen

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what is the formula for reactions between metals and oxygen

reactive metal + oxygen → metal oxide

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what does Aq aqueous mean

the substance is able to be dissolved in water