Patterns of reactivity

FORM 3
CHAPTER 10
UNIT 10.1;10.2
Reaction of metals with
oxygen and water
UNIT 10.1
 Reactions of metals in air
When a metal reacts with oxygen, a metal oxide forms.
The general equation for this reaction is:

metal + oxygen → metal oxide. 

E.g. Magnesium + oxygen magnesium oxide
Metal oxides are basic (if they dissolve in water they form alkaline solutions)
The reactions of metals with oxygen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xVgs60LmXg
Name of Observations - Reaction with oxygen Word equation for the reaction
metal
Sodium
Magnesium
Aluminium
Zinc
Iron

Complete this table as you watch the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XsfoWI7Fwk&t=36s – the reaction of zinc in air(strong heating)
Reaction of metals with water
Reaction of metals with cold water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj70bUtXd4Q
Name of Observations - Reaction with cold water Word equation for the reaction
metal
Tin
Iron
Magnesium
Copper
Zinc
Calcium

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Td_FWefnM – the reaction of magnesium with steam

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zrfmrj6/revision/1
Extra video links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGPPPFczOj0 – reactions of metals with oxygen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bSOrllIdyY – reactions of metals with oxygen