Displacement Reactions Quiz

What happens in a displacement reaction?

• A less reactive element displaces a more reactive one.

• A more reactive element displaces a less reactive one.

• Elements combine to form a new compound.

• Elements break down into simpler substances.

Why does iron displace copper in a reaction with copper sulfate?

• Iron is more reactive than copper.

• Copper is more reactive than iron.

• Iron is less reactive than copper.

• Copper and iron have the same reactivity.

Which of the following reactions will not occur?

• Iron with magnesium sulfate

• Lead with copper sulfate

• Iron with copper oxide

• Zinc with silver nitrate

In the reaction between zinc and silver nitrate, what are the products?

• Zinc sulfate and silver

• Zinc chloride and silver

• Zinc nitrate and silver

• Zinc oxide and silver

Why can't zinc displace magnesium from magnesium sulfate?

• Zinc is less reactive than magnesium.

• Zinc and magnesium have the same reactivity.

• Zinc does not react with sulfates.

• Zinc is more reactive than magnesium.