Use the reactivity series to say whether a reaction takes place.
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Use the reactivity series to say whether a reaction takes place. Write the equation where one does.
- aluminium in copper sulphate solution
- lead in zinc sulphate solution
- iron in silver nitrate solution
- copper in magnesium sulphate solution
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
The reactivity series, most reactive first: K, Na, Ca, Mg, Al, Zn, Fe, Pb, (H), Cu, Hg, Ag, Au. A metal displaces another from its salt solution only if it is higher in the series.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. (a) Al is above Cu: .
Step 2. (b) Pb is below Zn: no reaction.
Step 3. (c) Fe is above Ag: .
Step 4. (d) Cu is below Mg: no reaction.
Answer: (a) and (c) react.
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