The Reactivity Series (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Reactivity Series definition
Reactivity Series definition
List ranking metals from most to least reactive
Reactivity trend down a group
Reactivity trend down a group
Metal reactivity increases
Reactivity trend right to left across a period
Reactivity trend right to left across a period
Metal reactivity increases
Most reactive naturally occurring metal
Most reactive naturally occurring metal
Cesium (Cs)
Least reactive metal
Least reactive metal
Platinum (Pt)
Most reactive metal overall
Most reactive metal overall
Francium (Fr)
Metal reactivity relates to
Metal reactivity relates to
Ability to lose electrons and form positive ions
Why metals lose electrons
Why metals lose electrons
To achieve stable electron configuration like noble gases
Characteristic of highly reactive metals
Characteristic of highly reactive metals
Lose electrons readily
Na and K reaction with water
Na and K reaction with water
Explosive
Characteristic of less reactive metals
Characteristic of less reactive metals
Hold onto electrons more tightly
Gold reaction with water or dilute acids
Gold reaction with water or dilute acids
Does not react
Metals at top of series (e.g. K, Na, Ca) behavior
Metals at top of series (e.g. K, Na, Ca) behavior
React strongly with water and acids
Products when top series metals react with water/acids
Products when top series metals react with water/acids
Hydrogen gas and a salt