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Reactions of Metals With Oxygen

Metals react with oxygen by forming metal oxides. All metals react following the general reaction of metal + oxygen → metal oxide. Iron and magnesium were discussed as examples. When iron reacts rapidly with oxygen it forms iron (II) oxide or iron (III) oxide. The reaction of magnesium with oxygen forms magnesium oxide. Rust is the slow reaction of iron with oxygen in the presence of water, causing iron to corrode and break down over time on the metal's surface. Ways to prevent rust include painting, using oils/greases, galvanizing, and electroplating the metal.

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Reactions of Metals With Oxygen

Metals react with oxygen by forming metal oxides. All metals react following the general reaction of metal + oxygen → metal oxide. Iron and magnesium were discussed as examples. When iron reacts rapidly with oxygen it forms iron (II) oxide or iron (III) oxide. The reaction of magnesium with oxygen forms magnesium oxide. Rust is the slow reaction of iron with oxygen in the presence of water, causing iron to corrode and break down over time on the metal's surface. Ways to prevent rust include painting, using oils/greases, galvanizing, and electroplating the metal.

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Reactions of

metals with
oxygen
What will be discussed?

01 02 03 04

The general rea Reaction of ir Reaction of mag Rust


ction of a metal on with oxyge nesium with oxy
with oxygen n gen How is rust
All metals react Focus on the Focus on the different from iron
with oxygen formation of iron formation of oxide from
following this rule oxide magnesium oxide combustion? And
how to prevent it
“The world of chemical reactions is like a
stage, on which scene after scene is
ceaselessly played. The actors on it are the
elements. ”

— Clemens Winkler
Introduction
In order to understand this section of the work, please
consult a periodic table again and remind yourself where
to find the metals and non-metals again.

★ Metals are usually solids while non-metals can be in any of the states of
matter (solid, liquid, gas)
★ Their properties are different from each other and they have different uses.
★ These different types of elements also react differently with different
substances such as oxygen.
REMEMBER!
This
presentation
focuses on the
reaction of
oxygen with
METALS
01

The general
reaction of
metals with
oxygen
↓ Write this in your notebook!
↓

metal + oxygen → metal oxide


Reactants Products
Any metal and oxygen The metal oxide of the metal that was
used
Metal oxides can form in two
ways

Combustion Corrosion
The rapid (fast) reaction of a substance A slow reaction starting at the surface of
with oxygen resulting in the production an object. Often involves oxygen and
of heat and light (i.e. fire) moisture.
!!!

First we will
look at
combustion
reactions
02

Reaction of
iron with
oxygen
Combustion of iron with oxygen

Iron + Oxygen → Iron oxide


Let’s look at the reaction that takes place

Reactants Products

Iron + Oxygen → Iron oxide


Fe + O₂ → Fe₂O₃
Let’s balance that reaction

Fe + O₂ → Fe₂O₃
Let’s balance that reaction

Fe + O₂ → 2 Fe₂O₃
Let’s balance that reaction

Fe + 3 O₂ → 2 Fe₂O₃
Let’s balance that reaction

4 Fe + 3 O₂ → 2 Fe₂O₃
03

Reaction of
magnesium
with oxygen
Combustion of iron with oxygen

Magnesium+ Oxygen → Magnesium oxide


Let’s look at the reaction that takes place

Reactants Products

Magnesium+ Oxygen → Magnesium oxide

Mg+ O₂ → MgO
Let’s balance that reaction

Mg + O₂ → MgO
Let’s balance that reaction

Mg + O₂ → 2 MgO
Let’s balance that reaction

2 Mg + O₂ → 2 MgO
Reactions of
metals with
oxygen
What will be discussed?

01 02 03 04

The general rea Reaction of ir Reaction of mag Rust


ction of a metal on with oxyge nesium with oxy
with oxygen n gen How is rust
All metals react Focus on the Focus on the different from iron
with oxygen formation of iron formation of oxide from
following this rule oxide magnesium oxide combustion? And
how to prevent it
04
Rust
Corrosion

Rust is an example of corrosion.

It is the slow reaction of iron with


oxygen, in the presence of
water/moisture, on the surface of the
metal causing it to break down or
wear away.
For more detailed
information see p70-
Rust prevention strategies 71 of your SpotOn
Natural Science
textbook

Painting Galvanising
1 Cheapest and easiest method. Cover 3 Involves covering the metal with a
the metal surface with paint more reactive metal. The metal
oxide of the coating protects the
metal underneath

Oil/Grease Electroplating
2 Especially useful where moving parts 4 Bonding a different metal to the
are involved. surface of iron/steel through
The oil/grease acts as a repellent for electrolysis
moisture
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