The Reactivity Series (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What does the Reactivity Series rank metals by?
What does the Reactivity Series rank metals by?
Their reactivity (most to least)
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
Which metals are less reactive: lithium and beryllium or francium and radium?
Which metals are less reactive: lithium and beryllium or francium and radium?
Lithium and beryllium
What happens to metal reactivity when moving from right to left across a period?
What happens to metal reactivity when moving from right to left across a period?
It increases
Which is one of the most reactive naturally occurring metals?
Which is one of the most reactive naturally occurring metals?
Caesium
Which metal is the most reactive overall?
Which metal is the most reactive overall?
Francium
Which metals show little to no reaction with water or acids?
Which metals show little to no reaction with water or acids?
Silver, gold, and platinum
What does metal reactivity relate to?
What does metal reactivity relate to?
Ability to lose electrons
How do sodium and potassium react with water?
How do sodium and potassium react with water?
Explosively
Does gold react with water or dilute acids?
Does gold react with water or dilute acids?
No, it does not react
How was the Reactivity Series arranged?
How was the Reactivity Series arranged?
By observing reactions with water & acids
What do top series metals produce when reacting with water and acids?
What do top series metals produce when reacting with water and acids?
Hydrogen gas and a salt