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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry · Spec 2.16-2.20

The Reactivity Series, Metal Oxides and Redox Agents

Covers recall the required reactivity sequence, Predict metal and metal-oxide displacement and Identify oxidising and reducing agents.

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The Reactivity Series, Metal Oxides and Redox Agents

Spec 2.16-2.20

What you need to know

  • Recall the required reactivity sequence
  • Predict metal and metal-oxide displacement
  • Identify oxidising and reducing agents

Active recall

Quick check

Answer each question before opening the answer.

Place zinc, aluminium and iron in decreasing reactivity

Aluminium, zinc, iron

What happens when magnesium is heated with copper oxide?

Magnesium oxide and copper form

What happens to an oxidising agent?

It gains electrons and is reduced

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