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Metals and the Reactivity Series
Quick questions on The reactivity series explained: O-Level Chemistry
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What is the reactivity series?Show answer
The reactivity series lists metals in order of how readily they react, most reactive at the top. A common O-Level order is:
What are displacement reactions?Show answer
The series predicts displacement: a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from a solution of its compound (or from its oxide). For example, iron is more reactive than copper, so iron displaces copper from copper(II) sulfate:
What is q1?Show answer
State what is meant by a displacement reaction of metals. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
A metal reacts with cold water to give hydrogen. State what this shows about its position in the reactivity series. [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Predict whether iron will displace zinc from zinc sulfate solution, with a reason. [2 marks]
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