Question

On the basis of your observation of the data given above, arrange the metals X, Y,
and Z in order of increasing reactivity and justify your answer.
b) Will copper react with a salt solution of zinc chloride? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

(i) B is the most reactive metal as it has displaced the most reactive metal amongst the solutions i.e Fe of FeSO

4.(ii) If B is added to CuSO 4 solution than it will displace Cu because Fe is more reactive than Cu so the metal which can displace Fe can also displace Cu.

(iii) D < C < A < B.

(iv) Metal D can be used to make containers to store the solutions because it is the least reactive metal of all.