Metals - Reactions and Reactivity Quiz

Which of the following metals is liquid at room temperature?

• Mercury

• Iron

• Gold

• Aluminium

What is the main reason metals are shiny?

• They are good conductors of electricity

• They have a high density

• They are lustrous

• They are malleable

Which metal is known to burn with a lilac flame?

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Sodium

What is the product when magnesium reacts with oxygen?

• Magnesium hydroxide

• Magnesium oxide

• Magnesium carbonate

• Magnesium sulfate

Which of the following metals does not react with most dilute acids?

• Copper

• Iron

• Zinc

• Magnesium

What is the main component of rust?

• Iron oxide

• Aluminium oxide

• Zinc oxide

• Copper oxide

Which method involves coating iron with zinc to prevent rusting?

• Painting

• Electroplating

• Galvanising

• Oiling

What is the result of a displacement reaction between magnesium and copper sulfate?

• Copper and magnesium sulfate

• Magnesium and copper oxide

• Magnesium and copper chloride

• Copper and magnesium oxide

Which metal is used as a sacrificial protection for iron?

• Gold

• Zinc

• Copper

• Silver

What is the reactivity series mnemonic mentioned in the text?

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