Reactivity Series Quiz

When exposed to oxygen, which metal reacts immediately and very rapidly, turning dull on its surface?

• Magnesium

• Gold

• iron

• Sodium

Which of these is a common use of metals below copper in the reactivity series?

• Producing hydrogen gas

• Constructing buildings

• Jewellery

• Making water pipes

Which metal produces sparks and a flame when in contact with cold water?

• Magnesium

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Silver

A metal called strontium can displace magnesium from magnesium oxide, as shown below.

strontium +  magnesium oxide  -->  strontium oxide   +   magnesium

Give the name of another metal which could displace magnesium.

The table shows some common observations when pieces of different metals are added to water in a small beaker.

Given its position in the reactivity series, which of these is not likely to be seen when lithium reacts with water?

• Vigourous fizzing

• A red flame

• The metal quickly dissolving

• Steam

The table shows the temperature rise which occurred when 0.5 g of various different metal powders were added to 20ml of a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid.

Which of these is most likely the correct temperature rise for magnesium?

• 10.4 ^oC

• 90.1 ^oC

• 77.3 ^oC

• 1.5 ^oC

The table shows the temperature rise which occurred when 0.5 g of various different metal powders were added to 20ml of a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid.

Based on this data, where should we place lead in the reactivity series?

• Below silver

• Between copper and silver

• Between zinc and aluminium

• Between copper and iron

The image most likely shows the reaction between...

• magnesium and water

• magnesium and dilute acid

• zinc and water

• silver and dilute acid

Copper sulfate, magnesium chloride and zinc nitrate can all be formed by reacting a metal with an acid. They belong to a category of chemicals called...?

Consider the products formed in this reaction:

magnesium + --> magnesium chloride + hydrogen

Identify the missing reactant.

• hydrochloric acid

• water

• oxygen

• zinc chloride