Activity Series and Single Replacement Reactions

The video tutorial by Melissa Maribel covers single replacement reactions, explaining two cases: one where a reaction occurs and another where it does not. Using an activity series table, the tutorial demonstrates how to predict reactions with examples involving magnesium, iron, silver, and potassium. It also briefly introduces double replacement reactions and encourages viewers to stay determined.

What are the two possible outcomes in single replacement reactions?

• Both reactions do not occur

• One reaction occurs and one is reversible

• One reaction occurs and one does not

• Both reactions occur

In Case One, which metal is higher in the activity series table?

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Silver

• Potassium

What happens when you go from a higher metal to a lower metal in the activity series?

• The metals form a compound

• The metals switch places

• A reaction occurs

• No reaction occurs

In the reaction between magnesium and iron, what is the new product formed?

• Iron magnesium

• Magnesium oxide

• Magnesium iron

• Iron oxide

Why do we not need to add any additional subscripts when predicting the new product in Case One?

• The nonmetals are different

• The charges are different

• The charges are the same

• The metals are the same

In Case Two, which metal is lower in the activity series table?

• Silver

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Potassium

What happens when you go from a lower metal to a higher metal in the activity series?

• The metals form a compound

• The metals switch places

• No reaction occurs

• A reaction occurs