Chapter 12 The Reactivity Series

Front

In this reactivity series, which of the following is the most reactive element? Options: Gold, Calcium, Zinc, Potassium

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Potassium

Front

In this reactivity series, which of the following is the least reactive element? Options: Gold, Calcium, Zinc, Potassium

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Gold

Front

Is magnesium more reactive than silver?

Back

True

Front

Is lead more reactive than iron?

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False

Front

What type of reaction is shown by this word equation? lead nitrate + sodium → sodium nitrate + lead

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Displacement

Front

In a displacement reaction, it is the .............................. reactive metal that is displaced from a compound.

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Least

Front

In the following reaction, which metal has been displaced? copper sulfate + magnesium → magnesium sulfate + copper

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copper

Front

Complete the word equation: magnesium + silver nitrate →

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silver + lithium nitrate

Front

Complete the word equation: lead + calcium sulfate →

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lead + calcium sulfate

Front

Use the following observations to select the correct reactivity series (highest to lowest):

calcium + water: slow
sodium + water: fast
calcium + dilute acid: very fast
gold + dilute acid: no reaction
aluminium + dilute acid: fast

Options: calcium, sodium, aluminium, gold; sodium, calcium, aluminium, gold; sodium, aluminium, calcium, gold; gold, aluminium, calcium, sodium

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sodium, calcium, aluminium, gold