Question

List characteristics of the electrochemical series of metals.

Answer 1

1. Metals placed higher in the series lose electrons easily and are highly reactive.
2. Metals placed lower in the series do not lose electrons easily and are less reactive.
3. Cations of metals placed lower in the series have a greater tendency to accept electrons and get discharged preferentially over those above them.
4. Metals lying above hydrogen can displace hydrogen from dilute acids, while metals below hydrogen cannot.