15 Questions
What is the general form of a single replacement reaction?
Metal + Compound -> New Compound + Unbonded Element
What distinguishes a double displacement reaction from a single replacement reaction?
Double displacement involves two compounds reacting, while single replacement involves an uncombined element and a compound.
Why is it valuable to predict the products of a chemical reaction before mixing the reactants?
To ensure safety by knowing the potential products
What role does the Activity Series of Metals play in chemical reactions?
It predicts whether a single displacement reaction will occur
In a single replacement reaction, if a metal uncombined element replaces the cation of a compound, what are the expected products?
New compound and new unbonded metal
What makes double displacement reactions different from single replacement reactions?
Double displacement involves two compounds swapping ions, while single replacement involves an element replacing another element in a compound.
Why is confidence in predicting chemical reaction products crucial for safety?
To prevent harmful chemical exposure
Based on the text, which element is most likely to donate electrons to complete a valence shell?
Potassium
In the activity series of metals, what does it mean if an element is listed higher on the table?
It is more reactive.
What does the comparison of potassium with magnesium in the activity series indicate?
Potassium will replace magnesium in a reaction.
Why would a reaction not take place between an unbonded metal and a cation if the metal is lower on the activity series than the cation?
The metal is less reactive than the cation.
How does the activity series of non-metals differ from that of metals?
Non-metals form anions in reactions.
Which element is the least reactive non-metal based on the activity series of non-metals provided in the text?
Iodine
What determines whether a reaction will occur when comparing two elements using an activity series?
Valence electrons
Using the activity series provided, what product would result from a reaction between zinc and iron?
$\text{Zinc chloride and iron metal}$
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