Science Test#5: Displacement Reactions
Time Allowed: 30 minutes Total Marks: 20
Q1: Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the best answer. (1 mark each) [10 marks]
1. Which statement best describes a displacement reaction?
A) A less reactive metal replaces a more reactive one from its compound
B) A more reactive metal replaces a less reactive one from its compound
C) Metals are replaced by non-metals
D) A metal reacts with a non-metal to form a compound
2. Which of the following is a correct symbol equation for a displacement reaction?
A) Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu
B) Cu + FeSO₄ → CuSO₄ + Fe
C) Fe + MgSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Mg
D) Cu + ZnSO₄ → CuSO₄ + Zn
3. What is observed when an iron nail is placed in copper sulfate solution?
A) The solution turns green and iron nail dissolves
B) Copper is deposited on the nail and the solution fades
C) The solution becomes colorless and bubbles form
D) No visible change occurs
4. Which indicator is used to detect the presence of magnesium hydroxide in the reaction between
magnesium and hydrochloric acid?
A) Methyl orange
B) Phenolphthalein
C) Universal indicator
D) Litmus Paper
5. According to the reactivity series, which metal is less reactive than magnesium but more reactive
than copper?
A) Zinc
B) Potassium
C) Iron
D) Silver
6. Which non-metal can take part in displacement reactions?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon
C) Nitrogen
D) Sulfur
7. What is the general word equation for the reaction of a metal with an acid?
A) Metal + acid → salt + hydrogen
B) Metal + acid → metal oxide + water
C) Metal + acid → salt + oxygen
D) Metal + acid → metal hydroxide + hydrogen
8. In the experiment with iron and copper sulfate, what conclusion can be drawn?
A) Iron is less reactive than copper
B) Iron is more reactive than copper
C) Copper is more reactive than iron
D) Both metals are equally reactive
9. Which metal in the reactivity series does not react with dilute acids to release hydrogen?
A) Magnesium
B) Zinc
C) Copper
D) Calcium
10. Real life use of a displacement reaction is:
A) Clean laboratory glassware
B) Weld railway tracks
C) Make fertilizers
D) Purify water
Q2: Fill in the Blanks
Write the correct word or phrase. (1 mark each) [4 marks]
1. The reactivity series is a list of metals arranged in order of their __________.
2. When iron is placed in copper sulfate solution, solution colour changes from __________ to green.
3. The indicator gives __________ color in the presence of magnesium hydroxide in solution.
4. Metals above __________ in the reactivity series can displace hydrogen from acids.
Q3: Short Questions
Answer the following questions [6 marks]
1. Describe the steps and observations in the experiment to test if iron can displace copper from copper
sulfate solution. (3)
2. Explain the role of non-metals (carbon and hydrogen) in displacement reactions as described in your
textbook. (3)