The Reactivity Series (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Reactivity Series
Reactivity Series
Ranks metals by reactivity, most to least reactive
Reactivity trend down a group
Reactivity trend down a group
Reactivity increases
Which groups show clearest reactivity increase downward?
Which groups show clearest reactivity increase downward?
Groups 1 and 2
Reactivity trend right to left across period
Reactivity trend right to left across period
Increases
Most reactive naturally occurring metal
Most reactive naturally occurring metal
Cesium (Cs)
One of the least reactive metals
One of the least reactive metals
Platinum (Pt)
Most reactive metal overall
Most reactive metal overall
Francium (Fr)
What determines metal reactivity?
What determines metal reactivity?
Ability to lose electrons & form positive ions
Easier to lose outer electrons means
Easier to lose outer electrons means
More reactive metal
How Na and K react with water
How Na and K react with water
Explosively
Gold's reaction with water or dilute acids
Gold's reaction with water or dilute acids
Does not react
How was the Reactivity Series determined?
How was the Reactivity Series determined?
By observing reactions with water & acids
Top series metals with water/acids produce
Top series metals with water/acids produce
Hydrogen gas and a salt