Reactivity Series

Which of the following statements is true regarding metals in the reactivity series?

• All metals react with acids.

• More reactive metals can displace less reactive metals from their compounds.

• Less reactive metals can displace more reactive metals from their compounds.

• Reactivity does not affect the ability to conduct electricity.

Metals between carbon and ________ on the reactivity series react slowly with steam

Which of the following metals can displace hydrogen from acids?

• Gold

• Silver

• Zinc

• Platinum

Answer explanation

metals above hydrogen in the reactivity series can displace hydrogen from acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Most reactive K Mg Carbon Zn Hydrogen X Cu
Which row correctly shows the properties of metal X?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

Below hydrogen - does not react with dilute acids

Below carbon - can be reduced by carbon

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following metals reacts violently with water?

• Gold

• sodium

• potassium

• calcium

Answer explanation

gold does not react

sodium is described as reacting quickly

calcium is described as reacting vigorously

What is the name of the list of metals plus hydrogen and carbon that places the elements in order of how reactive they are?

• Reactivity series

• Chemical reactivity list

• Elemental chart

• Periodic table

Select the keyword that matches the description below.

"A list showing the arrangement of metals in order of reactivity"

• Displacement

• Reduction

• Oxidation

• Reactivity Series

Which of the following is more reactive?

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Zinc

• Magnesium

A displacement reaction will occur when...

• a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its compound.

• A less reactive metal displaces a more reactive metal from its compound

• Displacement only occurs when two of the same metals are reacted 

• Displacement reactions will only occur in metals above iron in the reactivity series

Metals will react with oxygen

• True

• false