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4.1.2 The reactivity series

Why is one metal more reactive than another?

A

A more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal in a compound.

B

Its atoms form positive ions more readily.

C

In the water reaction,

metal+water→metal hydroxide+hydrogen \text{metal} + \text{water} \rightarrow \text{metal hydroxide} + \text{hydrogen} metal+water→metal hydroxide+hydrogen

. The second product is hydrogen.

D

Salt and hydrogen.

4.1.2 The reactivity series Flashcards

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Flashcards for AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.1.2 The reactivity series, covering the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 22 cards, matched to the AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 40% of marks at GCSE Chemistry, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.

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