Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reactivity series

Reactivity series — practice question

A set of five metals is listed below. copper iron magnesium potassium silver
(a(i))[1]

Describe the way atoms form positive ions.

(a(ii))[1]

State which metal from the five listed has the greatest tendency to form positive ions.

(a(iii))[1]

Suggest one metal from the list that is unlikely to exhibit catalytic properties.

(a(iv))[1]

State which metal from the five listed is a major component of stainless steel.

(b)[3]

Complete Table 2.1 to show the colour of the solution in the beaker at the beginning and at the end of the experiment.

(c(i))[1]

Name the gas produced when strontium is added to cold water.

(c(ii))[1]

Name the alkaline solution produced when strontium is added to cold water.

(c(iii))[2]

Identify this metal and name the white solid produced.

(d)[3]

Deduce the symbol equation for the reaction of $\text{Fe}_3\text{O}_4$ with dilute hydrochloric acid.

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