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Infer the reactivity order of metals based on a provided set of experimental data.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryMetalsCore contentPractical objective

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Infer the reactivity order of metals based on a provided set of experimental data

  • This point belongs to Reactivity series, especially Reactivity series outcomes.
  • You need to be able to infer the reactivity order of metals based on a provided set of experimental data.
  • The key ideas to know are Determine and Predict.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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Method

Metal Reactivity Experiment

In this experiment, different metals are reacted with hydrochloric acid to observe the rate of hydrogen gas production.

MetalTime for gas production (s)Observations
Magnesium10Rapid bubbling
Zinc20Moderate bubbling
CopperNo reactionNo gas produced
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    State the independent variable in this experiment.

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