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
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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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