activity series of metals

Let us learn about activity series of metals

The Activity Series of the metals is an invaluable help to predicting the products of replacement reactions. Activity series of metals also can be applied as an aid in predicting products of some other reactions.

Each element on the inventory replaces from a compound any of the elements below it.

* The 1st 5 elements lithium sodium are known as active metals & they react with cold water to produce the hydroxide & hydrogen gas.

* The next 4 metals magnesium - chromium are considered active metals & they will react with very hot water or steam to form the oxide & hydrogen gas.

* The oxides of all of these 1st metals resist reduction by H₂.

* The next 6 metals iron - lead replace hydrogen from HCl & dil. sulfuric & nitric acids. Their oxides undergo reduction by heating with H₂, carbon, & carbon monoxide.

* The metals lithium copper, can blend directly with oxygen to form the oxide.

* The last 5 metals mercury - gold are often found free in nature, their oxides decompose with mild heating, & they form oxides indirectly.

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