Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Changes (Section 1 - No. 46)
What is the general rule of thumb concerning the reactivity series of metals?
The lower the metal is on the reactivity series the greater its tendency to release electrons.
The higher the metal is on the reactivity series the greater its tendency to release electrons.
The metals in the middle of the reactivity series are the ones that are most stable.
The reactivity of metal does not depend on its position in the reactivity series.
Explanation
The more reactive a metal is, the easier it loses electrons, thus the higher it is on the series.
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