Wednesday 4 October 2017

8A test metals affinity for oxygen

Reactivity Series experiments include playing one metal off against another for oxygen.

You need to take one metal

And a different metal oxide

Mix the two powders together.

And heat them in a roaring flame

They need to be powders so they have a large surface area.
And they need to be mixed so every particle of metal oxide is touching a metal particle.

Then look for signs of a reaction like smoke, glowing or a change in appearance.

Then repeat with a different metal and metal oxide

But make sure you note down all of your results carefully.