Metallic oxides of zinc, magnesium and copper were heated with the following metals.
Metal | Zinc | Magnesium | Copper |
Zinc oxide | - | - | - |
Magnesium oxide | - | - | - |
Copper oxide | - | - | - |
In which cases will you find displacement reactions taking place ?
Metal | Zinc | Magnesium | Copper |
Zinc oxide | No reaction | Displacement | No reaction |
Magnesium oxide | No reaction | No reaction | No reaction |
Copper oxide | Displacement | Displacement | No reaction |
Give an example of a metal which
$(i)$ is a liquid at room temperature.
$(ii)$ can be easily cut with a knife.
$(iii)$ is the best conductor of heat.
$(iv)$ is a poor conduct of heat.
Give reasons : Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.
State two ways to prevent the rusting of iron.
What are alloys ?
Give reasons why copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel (an alloy of iron).