In Science Experiments. a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal because a more reactive metal has more affinity for other nonmetals than a comparitively less reactive protein. for exam â¦ ple, iron displaces copper from copper sulphate as it is more reactive than copper and hence it forms iron sulphate.
Pears have a core surrounded by flesh, meaning pears are pomes. A pome (pohm) is a fruit that has a core surrounded by fleshy tissue that we can eat. The core is usually not eaten. Berries are different - the seeds are inside the fleshy part, not separated from it by a core. Apples and pears are pomes. Drupe
Â· just now. Report Abuse. pom is actually a diminutive or derivation of pome which is an acronym for Prisoner Of Mother England. As the slang term Aussies use for Brits, it is interesting to say the least since historically, it was the Aussies who were the poms, i.e. prisoners of mother england.phlatulent_phrog Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up. Popular idea of how Pom originated was that after People had been Transported to Australia, their Skin resembled the Colour of aPomegranite-Thus Pom-egranite,well I Suppose you would after a Horrendous 6 month trip... Source(s): Daily Mirror on weds.