This topic explores the fundamental principles governing how substances interact to form new products through electron transfer and ion exchange. It covers the reactivity series of metals, determining appropriate methods for metal extraction and predicting displacement reactions. The study extends to the chemistry of acids, including neutralization reactions to produce salts and the distinction between strong and weak acids. Furthermore, it examines electrochemical processes, specifically electrolysis, detailing how electrical energy is used to decompose ionic compounds in molten and aqueous states.
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