Lesson T8.1.1

T8.1.1 The reactivity series Quiz: KS3 Chemistry, Unit 8

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. How are metals arranged in the reactivity series?

    • Least to most reactive
    • By atomic mass
    • Alphabetical by name
    • Most to least reactive
  2. Which metal is at the top of the reactivity series of those listed?

    • Aluminium
    • Calcium
    • Magnesium
    • Potassium
  3. Which metal is the least reactive of those listed?

    • Zinc
    • Magnesium
    • Gold
    • Iron
  4. Where is carbon placed in the reactivity series?

    • Above potassium
    • Below copper
    • Between aluminium and zinc
    • Between iron and tin
  5. Which common metal is more reactive than iron?

    • Copper
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Magnesium
  6. Which metal is less reactive than hydrogen?

    • Zinc
    • Magnesium
    • Copper
    • Iron
  7. What does it mean if a metal displaces copper from copper sulfate?

    • It is a noble metal
    • Less reactive than copper
    • More reactive than copper
    • Equal reactivity to copper
  8. Which mixture will result in a successful displacement reaction?

    • Silver and iron sulfate
    • Gold and copper sulfate
    • Zinc and copper sulfate
    • Copper and zinc sulfate
  9. Why do the most reactive metals require the most energy to extract?

    • Conduct heat poorly
    • Have low melting points
    • Dissolve in water
    • Form stable compounds
  10. Which metal is found uncombined in nature?

    • Gold
    • Sodium
    • Aluminium
    • Calcium
  11. Which metal is extracted by electrolysis because it is very reactive?

    • Platinum
    • Mercury
    • Aluminium
    • Tungsten
  12. Which metal is above carbon in the reactivity series?

    • Platinum
    • Copper
    • Mercury
    • Sodium
  13. Which metal reacts with cold water?

    • Sodium
    • Mercury
    • Silver
    • Platinum
  14. Which metal could be used to displace iron from iron sulfate solution?

    • Gold
    • Silver
    • Zinc
    • Copper
  15. Which metal would not displace zinc from zinc sulfate solution?

    • Copper
    • Magnesium
    • Potassium
    • Calcium
  16. Which metal is more reactive between magnesium and zinc?

    • Magnesium
    • Neither reacts
    • Zinc
    • Both equal
  17. In what form is iron most commonly found in the Earth's crust?

    • Gas mixture
    • Pure element
    • Compound
    • Liquid metal
  18. Which list of metals is ordered correctly from most to least reactive?

    • Copper, iron, magnesium, potassium
    • Magnesium, potassium, copper, iron
    • Iron, copper, potassium, magnesium
    • Potassium, magnesium, iron, copper
  19. Which metal is most likely to be found uncombined in the Earth's crust?

    • Potassium
    • Gold
    • Calcium
    • Sodium
  20. Which metal is placed directly above carbon in the reactivity series?

    • Aluminium
    • Mercury
    • Platinum
    • Silver

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