Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reactivity series

Reactivity series — practice question

(a)[2]

Which of the steels, L, M or N, would be most suitable for reinforcing concrete? Give two reasons for your choice.

(b)[1]

Which diagram, P, Q, R or S, shows an alloy?

(c)[3]

State three properties of transition elements that are not shown by Group I elements.

(d)[2]

Complete the chemical equation shown for this reaction. $\text{Fe} + \ldots\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{FeCl}_2 + \ldots$

(e)[2]

Arrange these metals by reactivity, with the least reactive metal first.

(f(i))[1]

What effect does the concentration of acid have on the reaction rate?

(f(ii))[1]

Which acid reacts with the iron at the fastest rate?

(f(iii))[1]

Predict the time required for the iron mass to fall by 1.0 g when propanoic acid has concentration $0.03\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$.

(f(iv))[1]

Suggest which of these pH values matches the pH of concentrated aqueous phosphoric acid. pH 2, pH 7, pH 9, pH 13

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