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Patterns of Reactivity

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 2hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The family in the periodic table that contains the most reactive metals is the_______
a)
Alkaline Earth Metals
b)
Transition Metals 
c)
Alkali Metals
d)
Other Metals
2.

Complete the equation below.

Iron + Oxygen gas →

a)

Iron oxygen

b)

Iron oxide

c)

Iron oside

d)

Ion oxide

3.

Which type of metal doesn't rust at all?

a)

steel

b)

iron

c)

copper

d)

aluminium

4.
What is formed when sodium reacts with water?
a)
sodium oxide and hydrogen
b)
sodium hydroxide and hydrogen
c)
sodium hydroxide and oxygen
d)
sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide
5.

Which metal reacts fastest with acid?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Zinc

d)

Magnesium

6.

Which metal reacts fasted with oxygen?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Zinc

d)

Magnesium

7.
What gas is always produced when a metal reacts with water?
a)
Oxygen
b)
Carbon Dioxide
c)
Hydrogen
d)
Carbon Monoxide
8.
Which metal reacts with oxygen to form a dull black compound?
a)
Iron
b)
Aluminium
c)
Copper
d)
Magnesium
9.

Aluminium is more reactive than ....

a)

Calcium and Zinc

b)

Sodium and Gold

c)

Magnesium and Copper

d)

Lead and Iron

10.

Complete the word equation below.


Magnesium + oxygen --> .....

a)

Magnesium

b)

Magnesium oxide

c)

Oxides

d)

Magnesium oxide + water

11.

Iron + copper oxide →

a)

Iron + copper oxide

b)

Iron oxide + copper oxide

c)

Iron oxide + copper

d)

No reaction

12.

Which of the following is more reactive?

a)

Calcium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Zinc

d)

Alumunium

13.
A displacement reaction will occur when...
a)
a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its compound.
b)
A less reactive metal displaces a more reactive metal from its compound
c)
Displacement only occurs when two of the same metals are reacted 
d)
Displacement reactions will only occur in metals above iron in the reactivity series
14.

What will the products of this reaction be?

calcium + zinc nitrate --------->

a)

Calcium + zinc nitrate

b)

Zinc + calcium nitrate

c)

there will be no reaction

d)

Zinc + calcium chloride

15.

What are the products when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid?

a)

magnesium nitrate and hydrogen gas

b)

magnesium sulfate and hydrogen gas

c)

magnesium oxide and oxygen gas

d)

magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas

16.
Which of the following will not undergo reaction?
a)
zinc metal  +  zinc oxide 
b)
iron metal  +  copper oxide
c)
zinc metal +  iron oxide
d)
magnesium  +  iron oxide
17.
Does Iron displace Aluminium?
a)
Yes
b)
No
18.

Which metal is more reactive than calcium?

a)

magnesium

b)

potassium

c)

silver

d)

aluminum

19.

Which metal can displace Calcium from Calcium Sulphate?

a)

Sodium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Iron

d)

Copper

20.

Which is TRUE about the reaction of lithium and water containing universal indicator?

a)

the gas formed gives a pop with a lit splint

b)

the products are lithium oxide and hydrogen

c)

the reaction is fast and endothermic

d)

the indicator turns from neutral green (pH 7) to weakly alkaline dark green (pH 8)

21.

Information is given below on the reactivity of four metals W, X, Y and Z (NOT their real chemical symbols)

Metal W doesn't readily react with dilute acid

Metals X and Y react slowly with acid

Metal Z will displace Y from the chloride salt solution of Y (YCl2(aq))

Metal Z will NOT displace X from the chloride salt solution of X (XCl2(aq))

If their reactivity order is from the most reactive (1) (2) (3) (4) to the least reactive, which metal corresponds to (1), the most reactive of the four metals?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

22.

Which metal is less reactive than copper?

a)

Iron

b)

Sodium

c)

Gold

d)

Aluminium

23.

When added to cold water, which metal shows no reaction with water after a few hours and can be used for roofing?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Sodium

c)

Calcium

d)

Copper

24.

Which metal would explode in acid?

a)

Copper

b)

Gold

c)

Iron

d)

Potassium

25.

Which metal is used for water pipes because it is unreactive?

a)

Copper

b)

Gold

c)

Iron

d)

Potassium

26.

Which metal reacts fasted with oxygen?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Zinc

d)

Magnesium

27.
What gas is always produced when a metal reacts with water?
a)
Oxygen
b)
Carbon Dioxide
c)
Hydrogen
d)
Carbon Monoxide
28.

Aluminium is more reactive than ....

a)

Calcium and Zinc

b)

Sodium and Gold

c)

Magnesium and Copper

d)

Lead and Iron

29.
A displacement reaction will occur when...
a)
a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its compound.
b)
A less reactive metal displaces a more reactive metal from its compound
c)
Displacement only occurs when two of the same metals are reacted 
d)
Displacement reactions will only occur in metals above iron in the reactivity series
30.

What will the products of this reaction be?

calcium + zinc nitrate --------->

a)

Calcium + zinc nitrate

b)

Zinc + calcium nitrate

c)

there will be no reaction

d)

Zinc + calcium chloride

31.

What are the products when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid?

a)

magnesium nitrate and hydrogen gas

b)

magnesium sulfate and hydrogen gas

c)

magnesium oxide and oxygen gas

d)

magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas

32.
Does Iron displace Aluminium?
a)
Yes
b)
No
33.

Which metal can displace Calcium from Calcium Sulphate?

a)

Sodium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Iron

d)

Copper

34.
What metal hydroxide is produced when magnesium reacts with water?
a)
Copper hydroxide
b)
Magnesium oxide
c)
Magnesium
d)
Magnesium hydroxide
35.
Which gas gives out a 'squeaky pop' when a lit splint is placed in it?
a)
hydrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
nitrogen
36.

Copper metals react with water and forms ____ and ____

a)

oxide and hydrogen gas

b)

Hydroxide and hydrogen gas

c)

carbonates and hydrogen gas

d)

No reaction

37.

Which metal reacts fastest with acid?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Zinc

d)

Magnesium

38.
Complete the equation below. 
Iron + Oxygen --> 
a)
Iron oxygen
b)
Iron oxide
c)
Iron oside
d)
Ion oxide
39.
What environmental element assists rusting?
a)
nitrogen
b)
carbon
c)
oxygen
d)
hydrogen
40.
What is formed when sodium reacts with water?
a)
sodium oxide and hydrogen
b)
sodium hydroxide and hydrogen
c)
sodium hydroxide and oxygen
d)
sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide
41.

In this reactivity series, which of the following is the most reactive element?

a)

Gold

b)

Calcium

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

42.

In this reactivity series, which of the following is the least reactive element?

a)

Gold

b)

Calcium

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

43.

True or False:

Magnesium is more reactive than silver.

a)

True

b)

False

44.
Which of the following will not undergo reaction?
a)
zinc metal  +  zinc oxide 
b)
iron metal  +  copper oxide
c)
zinc metal +  iron oxide
d)
magnesium  +  iron oxide
45.

A displacement reaction is a chemical reaction in which a _____ reactive element displaces another element

a)

Less

b)

The same

c)

Moore

d)

More

46.
An acid reacts with metal to produce 
a)
Carbon dioxide 
b)
Hydrogen gas
c)
Hydrogen gas and water 
d)
Salt and hydrogen gas 
47.
How can you test to show that when a metal reacts with water, hydrogen gas is produced?
a)
Relights a glowing splint
b)
A lit splint produces a squeaky pop
c)
Puts out a burning splint
d)
Is cold to the touch
48.
What metal hydroxide is produced when magnesium reacts with water?
a)
Copper hydroxide
b)
Magnesium oxide
c)
Magnesium
d)
Magnesium hydroxide
49.

Which statement is correct about all metals?

a)

They are attracted to a magnet.

b)

They are good conductors of heat and electricity.

c)

They react with acid.

d)

They react with water.

50.

Which of the following metals do not react with acid?

a)

copper

b)

silver

c)

gold

d)

magnesium

51.

Oxidation is the name for a chemical reaction in which oxygen is added to a substance.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Magnesium chloride + Sodium → ?

a)

Sodium chloride + Magnesium

b)

Magnesium chloride + Sodium (No change)

c)

Sodium magnesium + Chlorine

53.

Lithium chloride + Iron → ?

a)

Lithium chloride + Iron (No change)

b)

Iron chloride + Lithium

c)

Lithium oxide + hydrogen

54.
What will be reaction if less reactive metal is added in a solution with more reactive metal compound?
a)
vigorous reaction
b)
fizzing gas produced
c)
burns moderately
d)
no reaction
55.

Metal A is more reactive than Metal B. The following displacement reaction takes place.


Metal A + Metal B in compound ---> Metal B + Metal A in compound.


True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Read the underlined words carefully. Rank the metals according to decreasing reactivity (most reactive to least reactive).

a)

Metal A, B, C, D

b)

Metal A, C, B, D

c)

Metal B, C, D, A

d)

Metal D, B, C, A

57.

What is is oxidation ?

a)

Gain of electrons

b)

Loss of electrons

c)

Gain of oxygen

d)

Loss of oxygen

58.

What is the order of the first 5 elements in the reactivity series?

a)

Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
Lithium
Magnesium

b)

Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Calcium
Magnesium

c)

Potassium
Magnesium
Lithium
Calcium
Carbon

d)

Aluminum
Lithium
Calcium
Hydrogen
Magnesium

59.

Iron rusts in the presence of?

a)

Hydrogen
Water

b)

Water

c)

Water
Carbon dioxide

d)

Oxygen
Water

60.

Two elements in group 7

a)

Chlorine
Bromine

b)

Oxygen
Nitrogen

c)

Sodium
Magnesium

d)

Carbon
Sulfur

61.

In the reactivity series, which metal is least reactive?

a)

Gold

b)


Copper

c)

Silver

d)

Mercury

62.

What type of reaction occurs when a metal reacts with a non-metal in the reactivity series?

a)

Displacement reaction

b)

Combination reaction

c)

Redox reaction

d)

Ionic reaction

63.

If metal A displaces metal B from its salt, which of the following statements is correct?

a)

Metal A is more reactive than metal B

b)

Metal B is more reactive than metal A

c)

Both metals have the same reactivity

d)

None of the above

64.

In the reactivity series, which metal can displace hydrogen from water?

a)

Iron

b)

Zinc

c)

Silver

d)

Lead

65.

What is the physical state of fluorine at room temperature?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Semi Solid

66.

Which reaction is a redox reaction?

a)
The reaction between water and salt is a redox reaction.
b)
The reaction between iron and oxygen to form rust is a redox reaction.
c)
The reaction between sugar and water is a redox reaction.
d)
The reaction between vinegar and baking soda is a redox reaction.
67.

Metal X reacts rapidly with steam but only very slowly with cold water. What is X?

a)

calcium

b)

copper

c)

magnesium

d)

sodium

68.

Some properties of elements are listed.


1 conduct electricity

2 form coloured compounds

3 high boiling point


What are the properties of a transition element?

a)

1 and 2 only

b)

1 and 3 only

c)

2 and 3 only

d)

1, 2 and 3

69.

Which row shows the order of reactivity of the metals?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

70.

Aluminium reacts with iron (III) oxide, forming iron. The equation for this reaction is shown.


Which statement describes why this is a reduction and oxidation reaction.

a)

Aluminium gains oxygen and iron (III) oxide loses oxygen.

b)

Aluminium is reduced and iron (III) oxide is oxidised.

c)

Aluminium oxide is oxidised and iron is reduced.

d)

Iron gains oxygen and aluminium loses oxygen.

71.

Five metals are reacted with cold water and with dilute hydrochloric acid. Some of the results are shown in the table.


What is the order of reactivity, from most to least reactive?

a)

Copper → calcium → magnesium → iron → sodium

b)

Copper → iron → magnesium → calcium → sodium

c)

Sodium → calcium → magnesium → iron → copper

d)

Sodium → iron → magnesium → calcium → copper

72.

The table shows physical properties of some substances.


Which substance is a metal?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

73.

A cup is made of copper.


Why is copper not used for hot drinks?

a)

Copper is a good conductor of heat.

b)

Copper is a good electrical conductor.

c)

Copper is brightly coloured.

d)

Copper reacts with saliva.

74.

A metal reacts with cold water. What is produced in the reaction?

a)

A metal hydroxide and hydrogen

b)

A metal oxide and hydrogen

c)

A metal hydroxide

d)

A metal oxide

75.

Zinc metal displaces copper when it is to a solution of copper (II) sulphate according to the reaction below.


Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)


Which statement best describes the changes taking place?

a)

Zinc metal is oxidised and copper ions are reduced.

b)

Zinc metal is reduced and copper ions are oxidised.

c)

Copper metal is oxidised and zinc ions are reduced.

d)

Copper metal is reduced and zinc ions are oxidised.

76.

Which TWO statements describe the changes during a displacement reaction?


A displacement reaction will occur because...

a)

the less reactive metal ion gains electrons and the more reactive metal atom loses electrons.

b)

the more reactive metal ion gains electrons and the less reactive metal atom loses electrons.

c)

The less reactive metal ion is reduced and more the reactive metal atom is oxidised.

d)

The more reactive metal ion is reduced and the less reactive metal atom is oxidised.

77.

Alkali metal + Water —> _____________ + ____________

a)

metal hydroxide and oxygen gas

b)

metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas

c)

metal oxide and oxygen gas

d)

metal oxide and hydrogen gas

78.

Lithium + Oxygen —> _________________

a)

Lithium hydroxide

b)

Lithium oxide

c)

Hydrogen gas

d)

Oxygen gas

79.

What is the correct decreasing order of metal reactivity with water ?

a)

Mg > Na > Li > K

b)

Mg > Li > Na > K

c)

Na > Li > Mg > K

d)

K > Na > Li > Mg

80.

Which of the following does not react with water?

a)

Copper

b)

Lithium

c)

Sodium

d)

Potassium

81.

Which of the following metals is the most reactive in dilute sulfuric acid?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Lead

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

82.

Name the products formed when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid?

a)

zinc oxide and water

b)

zinc oxide and water

c)

zinc chloride and hydrogen gas

d)

zinc hydroxide and hydrogen gas

83.

Which one of the following metals reacts slowly with cold water?

a)

Lithium

b)

Copper

c)

Silver

d)

Calcium

84.

Aluminium carbonate + Sulfuric acid —> _______________ + __________________ + water

a)

Aluminium sulfide + Oxygen

b)

Aluminium sulfate + Hydrogen

c)

Aluminium sulfate + Carbon dioxide

d)

Aluminium sulfide + Carbon dioxide

85.

Which of the following metals easily get rusted to form brown deposits on it?

a)

Lead

b)

Gold

c)

Aluminium

d)

Iron

86.

Which of the following metals does not displace hydrogen gas when reacts with dilute HCl or dilute H2SO4?

a)

Lithium

b)

Sodium

c)

Magnesium

d)

Copper

87.

Arrange these metals in decreasing order of reactivity with dilute hydrochloric acid.

Mg, Fe, Ca, Zn, Cu

a)

Ca > Mg > Zn > Fe > Cu

b)

Ca > Mg > Zn > Fe > Mg

c)

Fe > Mg > Zn > Ca > Mg

d)

Zn > Fe > Mg > Ca > Mg

88.

A reaction in which more reactive metal displaces less reactive metal is called ________________ reaction.

a)

Endothermic reaction

b)

Exothermic reaction

c)

Displacement reaction

d)

Combination reaction

89.

Which of the following metals is kept under oil ?

a)

Copper

b)

Gold

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

90.

Which of the following metals sink in the container filled with water and react to form hydrogen gas?

a)

Potassium

b)

Sodium

c)

Lithium

d)

Calcium

91.

which of the following reaction would be possible ?

a)

Zinc + Copper sulphate

b)

Copper + Zinc sulphate

c)

Silver + Zinc chloride

d)

Lead + Iron nitrate

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