Question

6. What is activity series of metals? On the basis of the activity series of metals, predict how these
metals will react with each of the following salt solutions.
Metals: Magnesium, zinc, copper
Salt solutions: Magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate and copper sulphate​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Magnesium will react with following :

zinc sulphate, copper sulphate and iron sulphate.

2. Zinc will react with following :

copper sulphate, iron sulphate

3. Iron will react with following :

copper sulphate only.

4. Potassium salt will not react with any of these.

Metal Reactivity series:

K

Na

Ca

Mg

Al

C

Zn

Fe

Tin

Pb

H

At

Au