Yashbhatt said:I've learned that a more active metal displaces a less reactive one. So, according to the reactivity series Ca cannot displace Na but in he reaction given at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soap_scum
Na is displaced by Ca.
Yashbhatt said:But if we have reactions like CuSO4 + Na → Na2SO4 + Cu
In such reactions we have Cu in the ion form i.e. Cu2+. So in this reaction aren't the cations of copper displaced?
The reactivity series of metals is a list of metals arranged in order of their reactivity, with the most reactive metal at the top and the least reactive metal at the bottom. This series is based on the ability of metals to lose electrons and form positive ions.
No, the reactivity series of metals is specific to inorganic compounds and does not hold true for organic compounds. Organic compounds are made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms, and their reactivity is determined by the type and arrangement of these atoms, rather than their position in a reactivity series.
Organic compounds can be classified into reactive and non-reactive categories. Reactive compounds have functional groups such as alcohols, halides, and carboxylic acids that can undergo chemical reactions, while non-reactive compounds have only single bonds between carbon atoms and are more stable.
Yes, some organic compounds can undergo redox reactions, where there is a transfer of electrons between two molecules. However, these reactions are not as common as inorganic redox reactions and are usually limited to compounds with highly reactive functional groups.
The reactivity of organic compounds is generally lower than that of metals. This is because metals have a lower electronegativity and are more willing to lose electrons, while organic compounds have a higher electronegativity and are less likely to undergo electron transfer. However, there are exceptions, as some organic compounds can be highly reactive due to the presence of certain functional groups.