Metal + acid ——–>
Salt + Hydrogen
Oxidation
Loss of electrons
Reduction
Gain of electrons
Redox Reaction
When metal atoms loose electrons (oxidation) and hydrogen ions from the acid gain electrons (reduction).
Metal Ore
Used to extract metals
List Un-Reactive Metals
Copper, Silver, Gold
List Very Reactive Metals (Explosive/dangerous)
Potassium, Sodium, Lithium
Potassium Oxide + Zinc —–>
No Reaction. (This is because Potassium is more reactive so can’t be displaced.)
Iron Oxide + Calcium —->
Calcium Oxide + Iron. (Calcium is more reactive so displaces iron.)
Test for ‘Hydrogen’
Squeaky Pop Test
Test for ‘Carbon Dioxide’
Turns limewater to cloudy white.