Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Metals And Reactivity (Section 3 - No. 40)
Which of the following statements are true regarding the metal reactivity series?
Metals at the top of the series react with cold water.
Metals at the bottom of the series will displace those above them from solution.
Metals in the middle of the series react with steam.
The series is determined by the reaction of metals with oxygen, water, and dilute acid.
Explanation
Metals high in the series react with cold water and steam. The reactivity series is built from reactions with oxygen, water and dilute acid. Less reactive metals cannot displace more reactive metals.
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