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Question
Observe the given figure of reactivity series of metals and answer the following questions:
Reactivity series of metals
- Name two metals which react with water.
- Name two moderately reactive metals.
- Name the most highly reactive metal and the most less reactive metal.
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Solution
- Two metals that react with water: Potassium, sodium
- Two moderately reactive metals: Zinc, iron
- 1. Most highly reactive metal: Potassium
2. Most less reactive metal: Gold
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