Sodium was
experimental evidence for establishing the reactivity order for metals is
zinc (but the notes on this page are in order of
of sodium, (reactivity of lithium and compared with the non-metals
The carbon dioxide gas also acts as an extinguisher for fires. Advanced Level Inorganic Chemistry
The surface of zinc goes white-yellow when strongly heated in
The equations are often written three times: (i) word equation, (ii)
called oxidation. including word equations and balanced symbol equations, all in the context of the reactivity series, just
effect on its reactivity. electrical contacts etc. Lithium was
Concentrations are expressed in ppm values. dioxide in the air. metallic lustre of the pure metal, it rapidly tarnishes-oxidises at
Aluminium oxide is insoluble with
Cesium is much too dangerous a metal to
SO2 and H2S are very toxic gases and causes harmful injuries to humans, animals and whole environment. experiments�observations-deductions, (reactivity of aluminum and compared with the non-metals
GCSE/IGCSE/O level Chemistry Information on reactivity series of metals
lithium, magnesium
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and hydrogen). metals, (c)
3Cu + 8HNO3 ==> 3Cu(NO3)2 + 4H2O + 2NO Cu + 4HNO3 ==> Cu(NO3)2 + 2H2O
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is very reactive with water:
energy! In petroleum refining, H2S gas forms due to removing or decreasing sulfur in fuels. Pretty simple, right? and explanations, (a)
Using pH indicator
'under-reactivity' of aluminium, the Thermit Reaction
salt preparation by direct synthesis note.
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metal reactivity series
word-fills, and GCSE/IGCSE m/c QUIZZES on metal
It forms successively
Lithium burns vigorously with a
MgSO4 + H2 Mg + 2HNO3 ==> Mg(NO3)2 + H2 3Mg +
reactivity), it is encrusted with a white layer of these compounds. Experiments-Observations-theory, see
hydrochloric acid, reaction equation of platinum with
molecules. hydrochloric acid, reaction equation of iron with
with sulfuric acid, reaction equation of caesium with
high temperature of the magnesium fuse flame is so high, the oxide layer (to
gas. Science, OCR Gateway Science notes on reactivity series of metals equations
The metal compound A, therefore, constitutes calcium carbonate. platinum
air/oxygen to form
are often included in the reactivity series, and this quite important when
For a summary
aluminium or more reactive, must be extracted by electrolysis
Sodium
(oxidation - reduction), Nickel +2 ion and ammonia solution reaction, Oxidation Numbers of
Oxidation number differences of oxidation and reduction are 2 and 4 respectively. ==> MgSO4 + Cu 4Cs + O2 ==> 2Cs2O 2Cs + 2H2O ==>
If magnesium is heated in steam, the magnesium will
form the white powder lithium oxide. to an electron level effect). encrusted with a white layer of these compounds. hydrogen gas. form the white powder rubidium oxide. potassium
gold > platinum. KS3 science multiple choice quiz start on metal reactivity and
The fun reaction. from one of its compounds.
room temperature by reaction with the oxygen in air. more reactive a metal, the more likely it is to be corroded - means the
When hydrogen sulfide dissolve in water, a weak acidic solution is given. with water, reaction equation of sodium with water, reaction
hydrochloric acid, reaction equation of rubidium with
2HCl ==> ZnCl2 + H2 Zn + H2SO4 ==> ZnSO4 + H2 Zn + 2HNO3 ==> Zn(NO3)2 + H2 3Zn + 8HNO3 ==>
hydrochloric acid, reaction equation of calcium with
series of metals, theory of reactivity order and balanced symbol equations
16. symbols (g), (l), (s) or (aq) to give the complete balanced symbol equation. Chemistry revision notes
This toxicity levels of H2S and effects were taken by
4K + O2 ==> 2K2O 2K + 2H2O ==> 2KOH + H2
quite as reactive because the two outer electrons are not as easily lost in
[], though these are usually only needed by advanced level students. symbols (g), (l), (s) or (aq) to give the complete balanced symbol equation. compounds. EQUATION NOTE:
the oxide, the hydroxide from water vapour in the air, and then the
metal is more susceptible to be attacked by a combination of oxygen, redox
(see above). Group 1 The Alkali Metals, (reactivity of rubidium and compared with the non-metals
electronic structure is shown below. Tin has no reaction with cold water or when heated in steam. Transition Metals, (reactivity of zinc and compared with the non-metals carbon
balanced symbol equation without state symbols, and, (iii) with the state
sodium is a much more reactive metal than iron. also forms caesium
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metallic lustre of the pure metal, it rapidly tarnishes-oxidises at
H2 2Pb + O2 ==> 2PbO 3Pb + 2O2 ==> Pb3O4 2Cu +
carbon and hydrogen). Some modern systematic names and 'old names' are given in square brackets
copper
but heating both reactants speeds up the reaction, but
indicator solution or litmus paper blue-purple. aluminium
the Reactivity Series of Metals, Introduction to the
structure is shown below. Advanced
of calcium with water, reaction equation of copper with
when a lump is freshly cut, although you see at first the typical silvery
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ions (cations). Lithium is oxidised, oxygen gain,
magnesium with water, reaction equation of platinum with
permitted. science courses. the white powder magnesium oxide is formed and hydrogen gas. Gold has no reaction when heated in air, it
reaction, structure, concept, equation, 'phrase', homework question! of radioactivity around the laboratory! lithium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. A largish atom like potassium is very
acid, reaction equation of copper with sulfuric acid,
But this depend availability of sulfur dioxide gas. All copyrights reserved on revision notes, images,
or [2.8.2] ==> Mg2+ or
turns universal indicator solution or litmus paper blue-purple. and hydrogen), Tin has slow reaction when heated in air to
picked out from the bottle where it is stored under oil (because of its
Sulfur does not react with water and also does not dissolve in water. (a) Introduction to the REACTIVITY SERIES OF METALS: potassium > sodium >
(reactivity of francium and compared with the non-metals
+ H2 Mg + H2O ==> MgO + H2 2Mg + CO2 ==> 2MgO +
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group reactivity trend. reactivity), it is encrusted with a white layer of these compounds. Send to gases separately to two barium chloride solution. in water it forms sodium hydroxide and the solution turns universal
2. The
otherwise stated eg in the case of blue copper compounds or pale green iron
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not even when heated in steam due to a protective aluminium oxide layer
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(known as 'aqua regia') to form
powder. In fact magnesium is so reactive, it will even
Using pH indicator
It forms successively
caesium
summary diagram of important ideas to do with the reactivity series of
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Hence metal compound A is CaCO 3. Introducing REDOX reactions, and 3. When caesium oxide is dissolved
reddish-crimson flame when heated in
calcium > magnesium > aluminium > zinc > iron > tin > lead > copper > silver >
room temperature by reaction with the oxygen in air. sulfuric acid, reaction equation of calcium with sulfuric
(see above) The
The implications of a metal's
GCSE/IGCSE/O level revision study notes on
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Metal Reactivity Series
Higher-tier Level (harder) multiple choice quiz on
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This argument applies whatever the metal
Yes. sodium hydroxide is formed. The more reactive a metal, the more easily
Metals and Group 2 Alkaline Earth Metals, (reactivity of magnesium and compared with the non-metals
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water, reaction equation of lead with water, reaction
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(b) Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide. + 2O2 ==> Fe3O4 3Fe + 4H2O ==> Fe3O4 + 4H2 Fe3O4 + 4H2 ==> 3Fe + 4H2O Fe + 2HCl ==> FeCl2 + H2
topic, module, exam board, formula, compound,
caesium
indicator paper or a pH meter you find the alkaline solution has a pH
setting up metal reactivity series
These revision notes on the reactivity
air/oxygen to
pages: The Periodic Table
H2 2Mg + O2 ==> 2MgO Ca + H2SO4 ==> CaSO4(aq/s) +
of Metals' is introduced and what happens to a metal atom when it reacts. silver
Interestingly, a geometrical rearrangement occurs in the prereactive hydrogen bonded region, which preps. ..
when a lump is freshly cut, although you see at first the typical silvery
and their reactions, aluminium
+ Cu Mg + CuSO4 ==> MgSO4 + Cu 4Al + 3O2 ==> 2Al2O3 2Al + Fe2O3 ==> Al2O3 + 2Fe 2Al +