Predicting Products of Single Replacement Reactions

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is the general form of a single replacement reaction?

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A + BC → AC + B

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What is the activity series?

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A list of metals arranged in order of decreasing reactivity.

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What does it mean if a metal is more active than another in the activity series?

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It can displace the less active metal from its compound.

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What is the product of Zn + AuCl₂?

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ZnCl₂ + Au

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What is the product of Mg + HCl?

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MgCl₂ + H₂

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What happens in the reaction Ag + NaCl?

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No reaction occurs.

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Which element is the most active according to the activity series?

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Li (Lithium)

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What are the products of Cu + AgNO₃?

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Cu(NO₃)₂ + Ag

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What is a reactant in a chemical reaction?

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A substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.