Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reactivity series

Reactivity series — practice question

This question focuses on metals.
(a(i))[1]

State the type of reaction that calcium carbonate undergoes when it is heated strongly.

(a(ii))[1]

State whether calcium oxide is acidic or basic. Explain your answer.

(a(iii))[1]

Name the gas that calcium oxide removes in flue gas desulfurisation.

(b(i))[1]

Explain how this equation demonstrates that zinc oxide is reduced.

(b(ii))[1]

Name the remaining metal in brass.

(b(iii))[2]

Suggest two reasons why brass is chosen for water taps instead of pure zinc.

(c(i))[1]

State the harmful environmental effect of higher levels of sulfur dioxide.

(c(ii))[1]

State one strategy that would help remove carbon dioxide already present in the atmosphere.

(d)[2]

Arrange the four metals by reactivity, with the least reactive metal at the start.

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