A student is provided with metal Z and the oxide of metal Z. The student carries out some tests to determine where metal Z belongs in the reactivity series. The observations are as follows. • Metal Z reacted slowly with dilute hydrochloric acid. • Metal Z reacted slowly with steam, but did not react with water. • When heated with carbon, the oxide of metal Z reacted. Which statement about where metal Z is placed in the reactivity series is correct?
- AIt is between calcium and sodium.
- BIt is between copper and hydrogen.
- CIt is between hydrogen and iron.
- DIt is between magnesium and calcium.