The Reactivity Series (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does the Reactivity Series rank?
What does the Reactivity Series rank?
Metals by their reactivity
What happens to metal reactivity as you move down a group in the periodic table?
What happens to metal reactivity as you move down a group in the periodic table?
It increases
In which groups is the reactivity trend down the group especially clear?
In which groups is the reactivity trend down the group especially clear?
Groups 1 and 2
How does metal reactivity change moving from right to left across a period?
How does metal reactivity change moving from right to left across a period?
It increases
Which is the most reactive naturally occurring metal?
Which is the most reactive naturally occurring metal?
Cesium (Cs)
Which metal is the most reactive overall?
Which metal is the most reactive overall?
Francium (Fr)
Which metal is one of the least reactive?
Which metal is one of the least reactive?
Platinum (Pt)
What determines how reactive a metal is?
What determines how reactive a metal is?
How easily it loses electrons
How do sodium and potassium react with water?
How do sodium and potassium react with water?
Explosively
How does gold (Au) react with water or dilute acids?
How does gold (Au) react with water or dilute acids?
It does not react
How did scientists arrange metals in the Reactivity Series?
How did scientists arrange metals in the Reactivity Series?
By observing reactions with water and acids
What do metals at the top of the series produce when reacting with water or acids?
What do metals at the top of the series produce when reacting with water or acids?
Hydrogen gas and a salt