4.3 Reactivity series

Question 1

Reactivity

Answer 1

When metals react with other substances, metal atoms form positive ions
Reactivity of a metal is related to its tendency to form positive ions
Metals can be arranged in order of their reactivity in a series

Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Aluminium
Carbon
Zinc
Iron
Hydrogen
Copper
Silver
Gold