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4.1 Reactivity of metals

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A student heats a piece of magnesium ribbon in air. The magnesium burns with a bright white flame and a white powder is left behind.

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Name the white powder.

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b.

Complete the word equation for the reaction.

magnesium + ................ → \rightarrow\,→ magnesium oxide

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c.

Give the name of the type of reaction that takes place when a metal gains oxygen.

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4.1 Reactivity of metals Questions

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  3. /4.1 Reactivity of metals

39 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.1 Reactivity of metals, covering 4.1.1 Metal oxides, 4.1.2 The reactivity series, 4.1.3 Extraction of metals and reduction, and 4.1.4 Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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