JAMB - Chemistry (2024 - No. 90)

Which of the following represents an order of increasing reactivity?
Au < Cu < Sn < Fe < Ca
Ca < Fe < Sn < Cu < Au
Au < Cu < Fe < Sn < Ca
Ca < Sn < Fe < Cu < Au

Explanation

The order of reactivity of metals, from most to least reactive, is:

  • Potassium: Most reactive and easily forms positive ions
  • Sodium: Second most reactive
  • Lithium: Third most reactive
  • Calcium: Fourth most reactive
  • Magnesium: Fifth most reactive
  • Aluminum: Sixth most reactive
  • Zinc: Seventh most reactive
  • Iron: Eighth most reactive
  • Tin: Ninth most reactive
  • Lead: Tenth most reactive
  • Hydrogen: Eleventh most reactive
  • Copper: Twelfth most reactive
  • Silver: Thirteenth most reactive
  • Gold: fourteenth most reactive
  • Platinum: Fifteenth most reactive

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