Practice Test: Reactivity and Metals
Q1. Displacement Reactions
1. (a) Why does a displacement reaction result in a temperature increase?
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2. (b) A table of results is shown below:
| Metal Added | Temperature Start (°C) | Highest Temperature (°C) | Temperature Rise (°C) |
|-------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------|
| Magnesium | 19.5 | 87.5 | 68.0 |
| Zinc | 20.0 | 36.5 | 16.5 |
| Iron | 25.5 | 38.5 | 13.0 |
Why does magnesium show a higher temperature rise than zinc and iron?
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3. (c) Using the reactivity series below, answer the following questions:
Reactivity Series:
Most reactive: Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Lead
Least reactive: Copper
(i) Why was the temperature rise higher with magnesium than with iron?
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(ii) Predict if a reaction will occur between iron and magnesium sulphate.
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Q2. Extraction of Metals
1. (a) Name a metal that is typically found in the ground in its metallic form.
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2. (b) Based on the reactivity series and extraction methods, fill in the blanks.
Method: Electrolysis
Metal: ......................................................................................................
Method: Heating with Carbon
Metal: ......................................................................................................
3. (c) Write the chemical equation for the extraction of iron from iron(III) oxide using carbon monoxide.
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Q3. Chemical Equations
1. (a) Complete the word equation:
Sodium + Water -> ............................ + ............................
2. (b) Describe how you would test if the solution formed is alkaline.
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Q4. Atomic Structure
1. (a) What is the atomic number of an atom with 12 protons?
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2. (b) How does the arrangement of atoms in an alloy make it harder than a pure metal?
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Total Marks: 20
