Oxidation of ElementsSingle-Displacement Reactions

• element + cmpd ? cmpd + element(The more metallic element in the compound is displaced.)

• carbon + metal oxides

• 3C + Fe2O3 ? 3CO + 2FeC is oxidized, Fe3+ is reduced

• metals + water

• Ca(s) + 2H2O(aq) ? Ca(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)

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