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Question
Classify the following metals based on their reactivity.
Cu, Zn, Ca, Mg, Fe, Na, Li, Hg
| More reactive | Moderately reactive | Less reactive |
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Solution
| More reactive | Moderately reactive | Less reactive |
| Ca | Zn | Cu |
| Na | Mg | Hg |
| Li | Fe |
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