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Reactivity Series Overview

Part of The Reactivity SeriesGCSE Chemistry

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🧭 Reactivity Series Overview

Reactivity series of metals from potassium to gold with extraction methods

Figure 1: The reactivity series from most reactive (top) to least reactive (bottom)

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Practice Questions for The Reactivity Series

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
1 markfoundation

Iron filings are added to copper sulfate solution. Explain what happens, including what is observed and why the reaction occurs.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

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

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