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The Reactivity Series

Revise The Reactivity Series in Chemical Changes for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

Sample Flashcards

General equation for metal + acid
Metal + Acid → Salt + Hydrogen
How do you test for hydrogen gas?
Hold a lighted splint near the gas — makes a 'squeaky pop' sound

Sample Questions

Which of the following shows metals listed in order from MOST reactive to LEAST reactive?

  • A. Copper > Iron > Zinc > Magnesium > Potassium
  • B. Potassium > Sodium > Calcium > Magnesium > Aluminium
  • C. Potassium > Sodium > Magnesium > Calcium > Aluminium
  • D. Potassium > Sodium > Calcium > Aluminium > Zinc
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Iron filings are added to copper sulfate solution. Explain what happens, including what is observed and why the reaction occurs.

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