What is the primary purpose of the activity series in chemistry?

Activity Series and Redox Reactions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To determine the melting point of metals
To calculate the atomic mass of metals
To establish if a metal can be oxidized by acids or metal salts
To measure the density of metals
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which metal is most easily oxidized according to the activity series?
Gold
Iron
Lithium
Copper
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the activity series, what does it mean if a metal is positioned above hydrogen?
The metal cannot be oxidized
The metal is a noble gas
The metal can react with acids to form hydrogen gas
The metal is less reactive than hydrogen
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to metals above hydrogen in the activity series when exposed to acids?
They remain unchanged
They form a protective oxide layer
They are reduced
They are oxidized and release hydrogen gas
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following metals can be oxidized by iron ions according to the activity series?
Magnesium
Gold
Platinum
Silver
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If copper is placed in a solution of lead nitrate, what will happen?
Copper will oxidize lead
Lead will oxidize copper
No reaction will occur
Copper will dissolve in the solution
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't lead ions oxidize copper in a solution?
Lead ions are not reactive
Copper is above lead in the activity series
Lead is a noble metal
Copper is a non-metal
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