Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Reactivity series

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Reactivity series

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Understanding the reactivity series is essential for predicting chemical reactions.

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The reactivity series helps in determining which metals can displace others in reactions.

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Explain why potassium is more reactive than copper.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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The reactivity series lists metals in order of their reactivity with water and acids.

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State the first three metals in the reactivity series.
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