The Reactivity Series

Question 1

what are the order of metals in the reactivity series (names and symbols)

Answer 1

MOST REACTIVE

potassium (K)
sodium (Na)
lithium (Li)
calcium (Ca)

magnesium (Mg)
aluminium (Al)
zinc (Zn)

iron (Fe)
copper (Cu)
silver (Ag)

gold (Au)

LEAST REACTIVE

Question 2

a more reactive metal displaces a…

Answer 2

less reactive metal

Question 3

why does a more reactive metal displace a less reactive metal from its oxide?

Answer 3

because it will bond more strongly to the oxygen

Question 4

which metal compounds are metal salts?

Answer 4

• copper sulfate
• zinc chloride
• sodium chloride

Question 5

what happens if you put a reactive metal into a solution of a less reactive metal salt?

Answer 5

the reactive metal will replace the less reactive metal in the salt

Question 6

if a reaction occurs between a metal and a metal salt what will happen?

Answer 6

there will be a change in temperature - a more reactive metal will give a greater change in temperature than a less reactive metal