Reactivity series — KCSE Chemistry
KCSE Chemistry · 51 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives
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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.
State the order of metals in the reactivity series and relate it to their reactivity with water and acids
Explain displacement reactions between metals and salt solutions using the reactivity series
Predict whether a displacement reaction will occur between a given metal and metal salt solution
Reactivity series
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State two reasons why magnesium can displace zinc from zinc sulfate solution. (2 marks)
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List three metals that will displace copper from copper(II) sulfate solution. (3 marks)
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State the position of magnesium in the reactivity series and explain its ability to displace lead from lead(II) nitrate solution. (4 marks)
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