C5.1 The Reactivity Series Flashcards
1
Q
What are ores?
A
➢Raw materials
2
Q
What does it mean if a metal has been oxidised?
A
➢Have oxygen added to it
3
Q
What is the order of the reactivity series?
A
➢ Most reactive metals at the top and the least reactive ones at the bottom
4
Q
How can you compare elements that have similar reactions with water?
A
➢ Look at the reactions with dilute acid
5
Q
Name the order of the reactivity series
A
➢ Potassium - Sodium - Lithium - Calcium - Magnesium - Aluminium - Zinc - Iron - Tin - Lead - copper - Silver - Gold
