The Reactivity Series (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What does the Reactivity Series rank metals by?
What does the Reactivity Series rank metals by?
Their reactivity, from 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
Moving which direction across a period increases metal reactivity?
Moving which direction across a period increases metal reactivity?
Right to left
Which is one of the most reactive naturally occurring metals?
Which is one of the most reactive naturally occurring metals?
Caesium
Which is the most reactive metal overall?
Which is the most reactive metal overall?
Francium
What is metal reactivity closely related to?
What is metal reactivity closely related to?
Its ability to lose electrons
What makes a metal more reactive?
What makes a metal more reactive?
Easier loss of outer 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
What do metals at the top of the series produce when reacting with water and acids?
What do metals at the top of the series produce when reacting with water and acids?
Hydrogen gas and a salt
How do silver, gold, and platinum react with water and acids?
How do silver, gold, and platinum react with water and acids?
Little to no reaction
How did scientists arrange metals in the Reactivity Series?
How did scientists arrange metals in the Reactivity Series?
Observing reactions with water & acids