Reactivity of Metals Quiz

Identify the primary factor that determines the reactivity of a metal?

• The number of protons in the nucleus

• The arrangement of electrons in the outermost shell

• The density of the metal

• The color of the metal

Select the correct statements about the reactivity series

• All metals react with acids in the same way.

• Group 1 metals are generally more reactive than transition metals.

• The reactivity series does not include non-metals.

• All metals can displace hydrogen from acids.

Identify the product formed when potassium reacts with hydrochloric acid

• Potassium hydroxide and oxygen

• Potassium chloride and hydrogen gas

• Potassium sulfate and water

• Potassium and chlorine gas

Outline how does the reactivity of magnesium compare to that of zinc when reacting with an acid

• Magnesium is less reactive than zinc.

• Magnesium is more reactive than zinc.

• Both react at the same rate.

• Magnesium does not react at all.

If a metal is less reactive than copper, deduce its ability to displace copper from a solution.

• It can displace copper easily.

• It cannot displace copper at all.

• It can only displace copper if heated.

• It can displace copper but only in a concentrated solution.

Describe what happens when a reactive metal like lithium is added to water

• It forms metal hydroxides and hydrogen gas.

• It forms a solid metal and water vapor.

• It does not react at all.

• It forms an acid and oxygen gas.

Identify the metal you expect to react most violently with hydrochloric acid

• Copper

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Potassium