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Displacement Reactions

Revise Displacement Reactions in Chemical Changes for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

Sample Flashcards

What colour is bromine?
Orange/brown
What does OIL RIG stand for?
Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons), Reduction Is Gain (of electrons)

Sample Questions

Which statement correctly describes a displacement reaction?

  • A. A less reactive metal replaces a more reactive metal from its salt solution
  • B. A more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution
  • C. Two metals both dissolve when placed in the same acid
  • D. A metal oxide breaks down when heated strongly
1 markfoundation

In the reaction between zinc and copper sulfate solution, explain which species is oxidised and which is reduced. Include half equations in your answer. [3 marks]

3 marksstandard

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