Question detail
What is the process called when a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its compound?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Reactivity of metals
Question
- A. Oxidation
- B. Reduction
- C. Displacement
- D. Neutralisation
Answer
Displacement
Explanation
Displacement reactions occur when a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its compound.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Electron Transfer
Students often confuse the concept of electron transfer in displacement reactions, thinking that the metal being displaced is gaining electrons instead of losing them.
To fix this, students should remember that in a displacement reaction, the more reactive metal loses electrons (is oxidised) while the less reactive metal gains those electrons (is reduced).
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