Reactivity Series

Question 1

List the reactivity series, from the most reactive to the least reactive. Please include carbon and hydrogen.

Answer 1

Potassium (K)
Sodium (Na)
Calcium (Ca)
Magnesium (Mg)
Aluminium (Al)
** Carbon (C)
Zinc (Zn)
Iron (Fe)
Tin (Sn)
Lead (Pb)
** Hydrogen (H)
Copper (Cu)
Silver (Ag)
Gold (Ag)
Platinum (Pt)

Question 2

List the elements that can be only extracted by electrolysis.

Answer 2

Potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium.
(All elements above carbon)

Question 3

List the elements that can be extracted by reduction.

Answer 3

Zinc, iron, tin, lead.
(Elements in between carbon and hydrogen)

Question 4

List the elements that are considered unreactive, and can be found naturally occurring.

Answer 4

Copper, silver, gold, platinum. (Elements below hydrogen)