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Single Displacement Reactions

Single Displacement Reactions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the type of reaction between zinc and copper sulfate, identifying it as a single displacement reaction. It describes how zinc displaces copper due to its higher reactivity, forming zinc sulfate. The video also discusses the activity series of metals, which helps predict such reactions, and provides an overview of common chemical reaction types.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of reaction occurs when zinc reacts with copper sulfate?

Decomposition reaction

Double displacement reaction

Single displacement reaction

Synthesis reaction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a single displacement reaction, what happens to the metal that is displaced?

It forms a new compound

It is released as a free element

It decomposes into simpler substances

It remains bonded to the original compound

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to copper in the reaction between zinc and copper sulfate?

It forms a new compound with zinc

It remains in the solution

It is released as a free element

It decomposes into simpler substances

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the general formula for a single displacement reaction?

A + BC → AC + B

AB → A + B

AB + CD → AD + CB

A + B → AB

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you determine if a single displacement reaction will occur?

By observing the color change

By checking the solubility of the compounds

By comparing the reactivity of the metals involved

By measuring the temperature change

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Activity series in predicting single displacement reactions?

It lists metals in order of increasing atomic mass

It ranks metals based on their reactivity

It shows the solubility of different metals

It provides the melting points of metals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is zinc able to displace copper in the reaction with copper sulfate?

Zinc has a higher atomic number than copper

Zinc is denser than copper

Zinc is more reactive than copper

Zinc is less reactive than copper

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