chemistry question

[smile101]

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why is there no reaction for the following:
Zn + NaNO3 ??????????

 

[doc3232]

never heard of it. That seems like a reagent rather than a reaction.

 

[doc toothache]

why is there no reaction for the following:
Zn + NaNO3 ??????????

Electronegativity series.

 

[vvvv]

I think the reactivity of Na is stronger than Zn. K Ca Na Mg Al Zn Fe.....so on

 

[smile101]

Electronegativity series.

So, Na is more electronegative than Zn and therefore Zn wouldn't be able to react. That means anything less electronegative can't react with more electronegative element for single displacement rxns.
Is it only for single replacement rxns?

 

[doc toothache]

So, Na is more electronegative than Zn and therefore Zn wouldn't be able to react. That means anything less electronegative can't react with more electronegative element for single displacement rxns.
Is it only for single replacement rxns?

It is not limited to single element displacement. Understanding the electronegativity series will help you decide which reactions are likely to occur.

http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/redox/faq/activity-series.shtml

 

[smile101]

Thanks a bunch...thats a loads of help!!!