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Edexcel IGCSE·Chemistry·IGCSE Chemistry

The Reactivity Series & Extraction of Metals

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The reactivity series, displacement reactions, rusting, and extracting metals by reduction and electrolysis.

The reactivity series

From most to least reactive: K, Na, Ca, Mg, Al, (C), Zn, Fe, (H), Cu, Ag, Au. More reactive metals react more vigorously with water and acids.

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