Question

Do iron and copper also react with air in the same way as Sodium? Give reason for your answer

Answer 1

Answer:

No

Because it is not as reactive as sodium...

Reactivity Series

Potassium

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Aluminium

Zinc

Iron

Lead

Copper

Silver

Gold

Answer 2

Answer:

No

Explanation:

Sodium reacts explosively with oxygen present in the air and some of its pieces explode also in ordinary air it reacts to give sodium hydroxide which absorbs carbon dioxide rapidly to form sodium bicarbonate

Iron reacts with moisture present in the air to give hydrated iron oxide

Copper reacts with oxygen present in the air to give copper oxide and then it reacts with carbon dioxide to give copper carbonate

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