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How does the activity series of metals tell which reactions will occur?
Metals higher in the series will replace metal ions in solution that are lower in the series
If metal X is lower than metal Y in the activity series then metal X is less active then metal Y?
Yes, that is correct. The activity series ranks metals based on their reactivity with water and acids, with the most reactive metals at the top and the least reactive at the bottom. So, if metal X is lower than metal Y in the activity series, it means metal X is less reactive or less active than metal Y.
What information does the activity series of a metal give?
It predicts of one metal will replace another metal in a compound.
Can electronegativity be factor to determine the activity series of a metal?
Electronegativity is not typically a factor in determining the activity series of metals. The activity series is based on the reactivity of metals with acids and is typically determined by the tendency of a metal to lose electrons. Electronegativity, on the other hand, is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a compound.
According to the activity series which will Fe2 plus react with?
Fe2+ will react with any metal below it in the activity series, displacing the metal from its salt solution. Fe2+ ions will react with metals such as Cu, Ag, and Au but not with metals above Fe in the activity series like Mg, Zn, or Al.
What kind of information does the activity series of metal give us?
It compares how reactive the metals are It predicts if one metal will replace another metal in a compound
What unknown metal displaces aluminum from solution but does not displace sodium Using the activity series determine the unknown metal?
magnesium
How can a table listing of metals in an activity series be useful for prending whether a chemical reaction will occur?
An activity series of metals can predict whether a replacement (displacement) reaction will occur. You use the activity series to compare the reactivity of different metals in order to predict whether a replacement reaction will occur. A metal that is above another metal in the series will replace that metal in a compound.
How does the activity series of metal reflect the stability of metals?
The metals highest on the list are the least stable.
Why is hydrogen included in activity series of metal?
Hydrogen is included in the activity series of metals because it exhibits both metal-like and non-metal-like properties. It can react with certain metals to form metal hydrides, while also being able to behave as a non-metal and participate in redox reactions. Including hydrogen in the activity series helps to provide a comprehensive understanding of its reactivity and its ability to displace other metals from their compounds.
What reactions would be predicted by the activity series list?
A metal replaces a metallic ion below it on the list.
What kind of information does the activity series of metals give?
It compares how reactive the metals are It predicts if one metal will replace another metal in a compound
