C4.1.1 Reactivity Series

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  • What is the reactivity series based on?
    Tendency to react
  • The reactivity series is essential for predicting the outcome of reactions involving metals.

    True
  • The reactivity series includes metals such as potassium, sodium, and calcium at the top.
  • In what order does the reactivity series list metals?
    Descending reactivity
  • Match the metal with its relative reactivity in the series:
    Potassium ↔️ Most reactive
    Calcium ↔️ Highly reactive
    Iron ↔️ Moderately reactive
    Copper ↔️ Low reactivity
  • Metals higher in the reactivity series can displace metals lower in the series from their compounds.

    True
  • Displacement reactions occur when a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal in a compound.
  • The reactivity series lists metals in descending order based on their reactivity
  • What happens to metals higher in the reactivity series when added to water or acids?
    React more vigorously
  • In the reaction between zinc and copper sulfate, zinc displaces copper
  • A more reactive metal will always displace a less reactive metal from a compound.

    True
  • Which metal does not react with water or acids and is resistant to corrosion?
    Gold
  • The most reactive metals in the reactivity series are potassium, sodium, and calcium.
  • What is the purpose of the reactivity series?
    Predict displacement reactions
  • Understanding the reactivity series allows for comparing the relative reactivity of different metals.

    True
  • Order the following metals from most to least reactive:
    1️⃣ Potassium
    2️⃣ Sodium
    3️⃣ Calcium
    4️⃣ Magnesium
    5️⃣ Aluminium
    6️⃣ Zinc
    7️⃣ Iron
  • The most reactive metal in the reactivity series is potassium.
  • What is a displacement reaction?
    More reactive replaces less
  • If a more reactive metal is added to a compound containing a less reactive metal, it will displace the less reactive metal.

    True
  • In the example reaction, what does zinc displace from copper sulfate?
    Copper
  • Arrange the following metals in order of decreasing reactivity based on the GCSE reactivity series:
    1️⃣ Potassium
    2️⃣ Sodium
    3️⃣ Calcium
    4️⃣ Magnesium
    5️⃣ Aluminium
    6️⃣ Zinc
    7️⃣ Iron
    8️⃣ Lead
    9️⃣ Copper
    1️⃣0️⃣ Silver
  • Displacement reactions occur when a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal in a compound.
    True
  • What is the reactivity series used to predict in chemical reactions?
    Displacement reactions
  • Potassium reacts explosively with water