Reactivity series

Question 1

Displacement Reaction:

Answer 1

A chemical reaction in which a more reactive metal displaces a less
reactive metal from its compound.

Question 2

Oxidation

Answer 2

A process in which an element loses electrons during a reaction

Question 3

Reduction

Answer 3

A chemical reaction involving the gain of electrons or the decrease in oxidation state
by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Question 4

Oxidizing Agent

Answer 4

A substance that tends to bring about oxidation by being reduced and gaining
electrons.

Question 5

Reducing Agent

Answer 5

A substance that tends to bring about reduction by losing electrons and being
oxidized.

Question 6

Noble Metals

Answer 6

Metals like gold, silver, and platinum, which are found towards the bottom of the
reactivity series due to their low reactivity.

Question 7

Alkali Metals

Answer 7

: Highly reactive metals at the top of the reactivity series, known for reacting
vigorously with water.

Question 8

Alkaline Earth Metals

Answer 8

Elements in Group 2 of the periodic table, less reactive than alkali metals
but still high in the reactivity series

Question 9

Hydrogen

Answer 9

Included in the reactivity series for comparison, indicating whether a metal can
displace hydrogen from acids.

Question 10

Corrosion

Answer 10

The deterioration of a metal as a result of chemical reactions between it and the
surrounding environment