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What is the general form of a single replacement reaction?
What is the general form of a single replacement reaction?
- Compound + Unbonded Element -> New Compound + Metal
- Element + Compound -> New Compound + Unbonded Element
- Metal + Compound -> New Compound + Unbonded Element (correct)
- Unbonded Element + Compound -> New Compound + Element
What distinguishes a double displacement reaction from a single replacement reaction?
What distinguishes a double displacement reaction from a single replacement reaction?
- Double displacement involves two elements reacting, while single replacement involves two compounds.
- Double displacement involves a metal reacting, while single replacement involves a non-metal.
- Double displacement involves two compounds reacting, while single replacement involves an uncombined element and a compound. (correct)
- Double displacement involves the formation of only one product, while single replacement involves the formation of two products.
Why is it valuable to predict the products of a chemical reaction before mixing the reactants?
Why is it valuable to predict the products of a chemical reaction before mixing the reactants?
- To decrease the likelihood of a reaction occurring
- To increase the speed of the reaction
- To ensure safety by knowing the potential products (correct)
- To create more reactants for experimentation
What role does the Activity Series of Metals play in chemical reactions?
What role does the Activity Series of Metals play in chemical reactions?
In a single replacement reaction, if a metal uncombined element replaces the cation of a compound, what are the expected products?
In a single replacement reaction, if a metal uncombined element replaces the cation of a compound, what are the expected products?
What makes double displacement reactions different from single replacement reactions?
What makes double displacement reactions different from single replacement reactions?
Why is confidence in predicting chemical reaction products crucial for safety?
Why is confidence in predicting chemical reaction products crucial for safety?
Based on the text, which element is most likely to donate electrons to complete a valence shell?
Based on the text, which element is most likely to donate electrons to complete a valence shell?
In the activity series of metals, what does it mean if an element is listed higher on the table?
In the activity series of metals, what does it mean if an element is listed higher on the table?
What does the comparison of potassium with magnesium in the activity series indicate?
What does the comparison of potassium with magnesium in the activity series indicate?
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?
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?
How does the activity series of non-metals differ from that of metals?
How does the activity series of non-metals differ from that of metals?
Which element is the least reactive non-metal based on the activity series of non-metals provided in the text?
Which element is the least reactive non-metal based on the activity series of non-metals provided in the text?
What determines whether a reaction will occur when comparing two elements using an activity series?
What determines whether a reaction will occur when comparing two elements using an activity series?
Using the activity series provided, what product would result from a reaction between zinc and iron?
Using the activity series provided, what product would result from a reaction between zinc and iron?
