Single Replacement Reactions
Explore the principles of single replacement reactions, including activity series and predicting products, for Grade 11 Chemistry.
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Single Replacement Reactions
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1. Which of the following defines a single replacement reaction?
Two compounds react to form two new compounds.
An element reacts with a compound to replace another element in the compound.
Two or more reactants combine to form a single product.
A single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
2. According to the activity series, which metal would replace hydrogen in an acid?
Copper (Cu)
Silver (Ag)
Zinc (Zn)
Gold (Au)
3. In a single replacement reaction, a more element displaces a less reactive element from a compound.
4. The is a list of elements arranged in order of their decreasing reactivity.
5. A less reactive halogen can replace a more reactive halogen from a compound.
True
False
6. Predict the products of the following reaction and balance the equation: Zn(s) + HCl(aq) →
7. Explain why a single replacement reaction might not occur even if the reactants are present.
Match each term on the left with its description on the right.
8. Activity Series
a. Reaction where an element replaces another in a compound.
9. Single Replacement
b. A list of elements in order of decreasing reactivity.