tags: 
  - chem
topic: Redox
date: 2023-11-14

Metal Reactivity

key concepts

Metal Reactivity Series	Reaction w/ Acid (gives )	Reaction w/ Water (gives )
	Vigorous (dangerous)	Vigorous
	Vigorous (dangerous)	Vigorous
	Vigorous (dangerous)	Vigorous
	Normal	Slow with water, normal w/ steam
	Normal	Slow with water, normal w/ steam
	Normal	Slow with water, normal w/ steam
	Normal	Slow with water, normal w/ steam
	Normal	Slow with water, normal w/ steam
	Normal	Slow with water, normal w/ steam
	Normal	Slow with water, normal w/ steam
	No reaction	No reaction
	No reaction	No reaction
	No reaction	No reaction
	No reaction	No reaction

When completing questions like these, observe the substance that is required to lose/gain electrons. This will have an impact on the interpretation of the metal reactivity series, as the more reactive metal (according to this table) will lose electrons.
For instance, take a reduction equation of
- In order for aluminium to gain electrons, copper needs to lose electrons. However, copper is below aluminium in the reactivity series; therefore, no displacement will occur.
The further apart the two metals are, the stronger/more vigorous the reaction.