Metal Reactivity and Displacement Quiz

Which of the following metals is the most reactive with water?

• Copper

• Iron

• Potassium

• Zinc

What is the general trend in the reactivity of metals as you move down Group 1 in the periodic table?

• Reactivity decreases

• Reactivity increases

• Reactivity remains the same

• Reactivity first increases then decreases

Which metal will not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?

• Magnesium

• Zinc

• Copper

• Iron

In a displacement reaction, which metal will displace iron from iron(II) sulfate solution?

• Copper

• Zinc

• Calcium

• Sodium

Which of the following metals forms a positive ion most readily?

• Sodium

• Copper

• Iron

• Zinc

What is the product when calcium reacts with water?

• Calcium oxide and hydrogen

• Calcium hydroxide and hydrogen

• Calcium carbonate and water

• Calcium chloride and oxygen

Which of the following is the correct order of reactivity from most to least reactive?

• Copper, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium

• Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Copper

• Zinc, Copper, Iron, Magnesium

• Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc

What is the main reason for the reactivity of metals with water or acids?

• Their ability to form negative ions

• Their ability to form positive ions

• Their ability to form covalent bonds

• Their ability to form complex ions

Which non-metal is often included in the reactivity series to compare with metals?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Helium

If a metal does not react with water, what can be inferred about its reactivity?

• It is highly reactive

• It is moderately reactive

• It is less reactive

• It is non-metallic