Reactivity Series Overview

Part of The Reactivity Series · Section 2 of 12

DiagramUnit: Chemical ChangesGCSE

This diagram covers Reactivity Series Overview within The Reactivity Series for GCSE Chemistry. Revise The Reactivity Series in Chemical Changes for GCSE Chemistry with 28 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 2 of 12 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

🧭 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)

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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