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 |
$(i)$ Write the electron-dot structures for sodium. oxygen and magnesium.
$(ii)$ Show the formation of $Na _{2} O$ and $MgO$ by the transfer of electrons.
$(iii)$ What are the ions present in these compounds ?
Give reasons : Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.
Write equations for the reactions of
$(i)$ iron with steam
$(ii)$ calcium and potassium with water
State two ways to prevent the rusting of iron.
What would you observe when zinc is added to a solution of iron $(II) $ sulphate ? Write the chemical reaction that takes place.