Extracting Metals and Equilibria Flashcards by Charlie Harding | Brainscape

Q

What do we mean by ‘reactivity of a metal’?

A

How easily it forms positive ions.

Metals that form these ions the most easily, are the most reactive.

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What order is the reactivity series?

A

Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnesium
Carbon
Zinc
Iron
Hydrogen
Copper

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