I don't understand this...
A metal that will replace the ions of another metal in water is a more _____ metal than the metal whose ions are replaced.
Please help me! Thank you! =)
Also, please explain it to me thoroughly so I can learn too!
2006-11-15 12:18:09 · 6 answers · asked by LOVE♥ 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I believe the answer is conductive. This is the process in which things are silver plated.
Here's how it goes.You fill a tray that has been lined with aluminum foil with salt water ( or is it plain water ? ). You run a current through the aluminum foil. The electrons in the the foil get excited due to the electrical current and start releasing aluminum ions ( Al-, I think ) Now, take your rusty, dull ' silver ' spoon. Place it in the bath for about 2 hours. Be careful, electricity, water and living things don't mix well. After 2 hours, remove the electrical current source and remove the spoon. The free ions in the water would have coated the spoon, making it shining again.
Actually, toothpaste to clean the spoon is easier.
2006-11-15 12:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may not be the right word anymore, but when I was in school, the word was "active". Google "chemistry" and "activity series", which should lead you to a list of what metals will replace other metals. I got the link below...
2006-11-15 23:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by rb42redsuns 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Higher in the reactivity series
That should fill in the blank. Had to actually do some digging on it, but found it in Wikipedia
2006-11-15 20:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Darius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has more ionizing energy....because it has got the ability to attract electrons in water.
2006-11-15 20:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by natiassefa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dielectric
2006-11-15 20:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by hell oh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bendable ?
2006-11-15 20:19:40 · answer #6 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋