Question

What will be the reaction when a less reactive metal is added to a solution of a more reactive metal compound?

Answer 1

Answer:

When a less reactive metal is added to a solution more reactive metal to a solution then displacement reaction occur.

• The more reactive metal displaces( takes place) the less reactive metal from its compound.

• Ex. Zn + Cuso4 --- Znso4 + Cu

Fe + Cucl2 --- Fecl2 + Cu

More to know -

• Easiest way to remeber

Ab + C = Ac + B ( here , C is more reactive than Ab)

• Common types of reaction -

i) Combination - A + B --- AB

ii) Decomposition- AB ---- A+ B

iii) Double - Displacement -- AB + CD --- AD + CB