Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reactivity series

Reactivity series — practice question

Table 2.1 presents data on how four different metals react with oxygen.
(a)[2]

Arrange the four metals in order of reactivity, starting with the one that is most reactive.

(b)[2]

Describe two differences between the physical properties of cobalt and lithium.

(c(i))[1]

Describe what the term alloy means.

(c(ii))[2]

Name the two metals present in brass.

(c(iii))[1]

Give one use of stainless steel.

(d(i))[3]

Deduce the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the cobalt ion shown, $^{60}_{27}\text{Co}^{3+}$.

(d(ii))[1]

State the charge on a neutron.

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