The Reactivity Series (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What is the Reactivity Series?
What is the Reactivity Series?
A list ranking metals from most to least reactive
Reactivity trend moving down a group
Reactivity trend moving down a group
Reactivity increases
Which groups show clear reactivity increase down?
Which groups show clear reactivity increase down?
Groups 1 and 2
Reactivity trend moving right to left across period
Reactivity trend moving right to left across period
Reactivity increases
Most reactive naturally occurring metal
Most reactive naturally occurring metal
Cesium (Cs)
Example of least reactive metal
Example of least reactive metal
Platinum (Pt)
Most reactive metal overall
Most reactive metal overall
Francium (Fr)
What does metal reactivity relate to?
What does metal reactivity relate to?
Ability to lose electrons and form positive ions
Easier to lose outer electrons means
Easier to lose outer electrons means
More reactive
How Na and K react with water
How Na and K react with water
Explosively
Does Au react with water or dilute acids?
Does Au react with water or dilute acids?
No, it does not react
How scientists arranged Reactivity Series
How scientists arranged Reactivity Series
By observing reactions 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
Reactivity of Ag, Au, Pt (bottom of series)
Reactivity of Ag, Au, Pt (bottom of series)
Little to no reaction