C5.1 - The reactivity series (Done?) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the reactivity series?
A
A list if metals in order of their reactivity, with the most reactive metals at the top and the least reactive ones at the bottom
2
Q
What is the order of reactivity?
A
Potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, carbon, zinc, iron, hydrogen, copper
3
Q
To extract metals from ores what has to be done?
A
The metal oxides must be reduced
4
Q
What are ores?
A
Rocks from which it is economical to extract the metals they contain
5
Q
What is given off if metals react with water or dilute acids?
A
Hydrogen gas
