Metal Reactivity Quiz

Which metal is most reactive in the activity series?

• Potassium

• Copper

• Iron

• Gold

What happens when a reactive metal is added to hydrochloric acid?

• It dissolves without reaction

• It forms hydrogen gas

• It turns blue

• It melts

Which metal will NOT react with dilute hydrochloric acid?

• Zinc

• Calcium

• Gold

• Magnesium

Which metal is more reactive than iron but less reactive than magnesium?

• Copper

• Calcium

• Zinc

• Silver

What is produced when a metal reacts with oxygen?

• Metal carbonate

• Metal oxide

• Metal chloride

• Metal nitrate

Which metal will displace copper from copper sulfate solution?

• Silver

• Zinc

• Gold

• Platinum

Why is gold used for jewelry?

• It's cheap and abundant

• It's reactive with air

• It doesn't corrode easily

• It reacts with water

Which metal is least reactive?

• Iron

• Copper

• Sodium

• Potassium

What happens when a metal high in the activity series reacts with water?

• It forms a solid

• It produces a metal hydroxide and hydrogen

• It melts

• It forms a salt

Which pair of metals would result in a displacement reaction?

• Iron and Copper Sulfate

• Gold and Silver Nitrate

• Copper and Zinc Nitrate

• Platinum and Iron Chloride