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What does the activity series arrange?

Metals by chemical reactivity

Which metal is the most reactive in the activity series?

K\text{K} (potassium)

Why is hydrogen included in the activity series?

To show which metals displace H2\text{H}_2

What happens when a more reactive metal meets a less reactive metal ion solution?

Displacement reaction occurs

Will iron displace copper from copper sulfate solution?

Yes, Fe is more reactive than Cu

Will copper displace iron from iron sulfate solution?

No, Cu is less reactive than Fe

Which metals react with cold water?

K, Na, Li, Ca, Ba\text{K, Na, Li, Ca, Ba} only

What are standard electrode potentials used for?

Separating metals of equal reactivity

What colour change occurs when iron displaces copper from copper sulfate?

Blue fades to pale green

Which metals do NOT react with dilute acids?

Cu, Ag, Pt, Au\text{Cu, Ag, Pt, Au}

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