Question detail
In a displacement reaction, which of the following statements is true?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
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practice
Style
Topic
Reactivity of metals
Question
- A. The less reactive metal is oxidised.
- B. The more reactive metal is reduced.
- C. The more reactive metal is oxidised.
- D. The less reactive metal is displaced.
Answer
The less reactive metal is displaced.
Explanation
In a displacement reaction, the more reactive metal displaces the 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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