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 activity series?

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A list of metals arranged in order of decreasing reactivity.

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Which metal is more reactive: Al or Cu?

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Al (Aluminum) is more reactive than Cu (Copper).

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What happens in a single replacement reaction if the free element is less reactive than the element in the compound?

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No reaction occurs.

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What are the products of the reaction: Fe + Na2CO3?

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No Reaction.

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Which metal could X represent in the reaction: X + Ca(NO3)2 → Ca + X(NO3)2?

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X could be Ba (Barium), as it is more reactive than Ca.

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Will the reaction Pb (s) + CuSO4 (aq) occur?

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Yes, it will produce PbSO4 + Cu.

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What is the result of the reaction: Cu + HCl?

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No reaction occurs.

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What is a common characteristic of single replacement reactions?

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They typically involve an element and a compound reacting to form a new element and a new compound.

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How can you predict if a single replacement reaction will occur?

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By comparing the reactivity of the metals involved using the activity series.