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Chemistry: Metals and Organic Chemistry
Quick questions on The reactivity series and extraction of metals: N(A)-Level Combined Science Chemistry
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What is the reactivity series?Show answer
The reactivity series is a list of metals in order of how readily they react, most reactive at the top. A common order is:
What are extraction of metals?Show answer
Most metals are found combined in compounds called ores, so they must be extracted. The method depends on the metal's reactivity:
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