Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reactivity series

Reactivity series — practice question

P, Q, R and S are metals. P reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, and hydrogen is produced. Q reacts very violently with water. R reacts with water, giving hydrogen. S is produced by heating its oxide with carbon. Which row gives the correct identities of the metals?

  • AP: copper; Q: sodium; R: potassium; S: iron
  • BP: zinc; Q: magnesium; R: calcium; S: iron
  • CP: zinc; Q: sodium; R: calcium; S: magnesium
  • DP: iron; Q: potassium; R: sodium; S: zinc

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