Metal Reactivity Series

Arrange the metals W, X, Y and Z in increasing order of reactivity.

• X, W, Y, Z

• X, Y, W, Z

• Z, Y, W, X

• W, Z, Y, X

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Why are metals higher up the reactivity series (eg. potassium, sodium) extracted by electrolysis and not by reduction with carbon?

• Electricity is more readily available than carbon.

• More reactive metals have a lower melting point.

• More reactive metals usually have larger amounts of impurities.

• More reactive metals form more stable oxides with stronger electrostatic forces of attraction.

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Which of the following metals have the greatest tendency to lose electrons?

• calcium

• iron

• zinc

• magnesium

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The following reaction takes place spontaneously.

A + water → B + hydrogen

Which of the following can be A and B?

• A = zinc ; B = zinc hydroxide

• A = calcium ; B = calcium oxide

• A = potassium ; B = potassium hydroxide

• A = iron ; iron oxide

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Which group in the Periodic Table contains the most reactive metals?

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline earth metals

• Transition metals

• Noble gases

Click the area which best represents most reactive metals.

Use Periodic Table Key notes, if needed. If missing this information, please add to reference section of your binder.

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Name this group: These metals are the second most reactive.

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In which region would the most reactive metals be found?

• 1

• 4

• 5

• 3

Name this group: These metals are the most reactive.

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Which metal is the most reactive?​ (a)  

• Alkali Metals

• Halogens

• Metalloids

• Alkaline Earth Metals

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