Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Metals And Reactivity (Section 6 - No. 14)
What occurs when a more reactive metal is added to a solution of the salt of a less reactive metal?
A precipitate is formed.
The temperature of the solution decreases.
The more reactive metal dissolves and displaces the less reactive metal's ions.
No reaction takes place.
Explanation
In a displacement reaction, the more reactive metal replaces the less reactive metal in the solution.
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