Single Replacement Reactions
Explore the principles and characteristics of single replacement reactions with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 10 Chemistry students.
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Single Replacement Reactions
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1. Which of the following best describes a single replacement reaction?
Two compounds react to form two new compounds.
An element reacts with a compound, displacing another element from the compound.
Two elements combine to form a single compound.
A single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
2. In the reaction: Zn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s), which element is being replaced?
Zinc
Copper
Sulfur
Oxygen
3. In a single replacement reaction, a more element displaces a less reactive element from its compound.
4. The reactivity series is used to predict whether a single replacement reaction will .
5. All single replacement reactions involve a metal replacing another metal.
True
False
6. Halogens can replace other halogens in a compound if they are more reactive.
True
False
7. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between magnesium metal and hydrochloric acid. Identify the type of reaction.
8. Explain why a single replacement reaction might not occur even if an element is mixed with a compound containing a less reactive element.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
9. Activity Series
a. The element that is replaced in a single replacement reaction.
10. Displaced element
b. A list of elements arranged in order of decreasing reactivity.