The Reactivity Series of Metals

The Reactivity Series of Metals Quiz

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  1. 1. Which metal reacts most vigorously with cold water?

    • A. Copper
    • B. Iron
    • C. Potassium
    • D. Zinc

  2. 2. What gas is produced when a reactive metal reacts with dilute acid?

    • A. Oxygen
    • B. Carbon dioxide
    • C. Hydrogen
    • D. Nitrogen

  3. 3. Which metal reacts with steam but not with cold water?

    • A. Potassium
    • B. Magnesium
    • C. Copper
    • D. Sodium

  4. 4. A student adds magnesium and iron separately to dilute hydrochloric acid. Which observation supports magnesium being more reactive?

    • A. Magnesium produces bubbles more slowly than iron
    • B. Magnesium produces bubbles more quickly and vigorously than iron
    • C. Neither metal reacts
    • D. Iron dissolves completely while magnesium does not react

  5. 5. A metal X does not react with cold water, reacts very slowly with steam, and reacts moderately with dilute acid. Where does X most likely sit in the reactivity series studied?

    • A. Between potassium and sodium
    • B. Between zinc and iron
    • C. Below copper
    • D. Above calcium

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