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Reactivity series and metals

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is the reaction between magnesium and copper oxide known as the thermite reaction?

a)

It forms copper

b)

Magnesium is less reactive than copper

c)

It is a displacement reaction

d)

It releases heat

2.

Why are sulfate ions (SO4 2-) known as spectator ions in the following equation:

Zn + CuSO4 = ZnSO4 + Cu

a)

They balance on both sides

b)

They are unchanged on both sides

c)

They are not needed in the reaction

d)

They change on both sides of the reaction

3.

Which of the following is an example of displacement reaction?

a)

2 KClO3→KCl + O2

b)

2H2 + O2 →2 H2O

c)

Zn + 2 HCl → ZnCl2 + H2

d)

N2 + 3 H2 → 2 NH3

4.

How can you tell that a metal is reacting with water?

a)

Colour change

b)

Bright light

c)

Fizzing

d)

It gets colder

5.

Which statement is true of a reducing agent?

a)

It is oxidised as it gains electrons.

b)

It is oxidised as it loses electrons.

c)

It is reduced as it gains electrons.

d)

It is reduced as it loses electrons.

6.

What is the substance that loses oxygen in a redox reaction?

a)

oxidizing agent

b)

reducing agent

c)

is oxidized

d)

increases in oxidation number

7.

When a gas changes iron(III) oxide to iron(II) oxide, the gas is

a)

a combustible gas

b)

a reducing agent

c)

an inert gas

d)

an oxidising agent

8.

What is the colour change of acidified KMnO4(aq) solution as a test for reducing agents?

a)

From green to orange

b)

From orange to green

c)

From purple to colourless

d)

From colourless to purple

9.

What is the oxidizing agent of this reaction?


3Mg + N2 → Mg3N2

a)

Mg

b)

Mg3N2

c)

MgN

d)

N2

10.

A chemical engineer plans to produce hydrochloric acid, which metal is best for the reaction container?

a)

iron

b)

magnesium

c)

copper

d)

zinc

11.

How can you tell that a metal is reacting with water?

a)

Colour change

b)

Bright light

c)

Fizzing

d)

It gets colder

12.

What type of reaction is the following:

HCl + Zn --> ZnCl2 + H2

a)

Neutralisation

b)

Acid and a metal

c)

Acid and a carbonate

d)

Ionic