Question

Which one of the following four metals would be displaced from the solution of its salt by the other three metals?
A. zinc
B. silver
C. copper
D. magnesium

Answer 1

Answer:

Silver would be displace from the solution of its salt by the other three metals

Answer 2

B. silver

Explanation:

An element that is more reactive will displace a less reactive metal. The order of the given elements in the reactivity series is Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, and Silver with magnesium being the most reactive and silver being the least reactive. So Silver can be displaced by Magnesium, Zinc and Copper as they are all more reactive than silver.

Option B is the answer.