Reactivity series

Not to be confused with Electrochemical series.

In chemistry, a reactivity series (or reactivity series of elements) is an empirical, calculated, and structurally analytical progression[1] of a series of metals, arranged by their "reactivity" from highest to lowest.[2][3][4] It is used to summarize information about the reactions of metals with acids and water, single displacement reactions and the extraction of metals from their ores.[5]

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  2. ^ France, Colin (2008), The Reactivity Series of Metals
  3. ^ Briggs, J. G. R. (2005), Science in Focus, Chemistry for GCE 'O' Level, Pearson Education, p. 172
  4. ^ Lim Eng Wah (2005), Longman Pocket Study Guide 'O' Level Science-Chemistry, Pearson Education, p. 190
  5. ^ "Metal extraction and the reactivity series - The reactivity series of metals - GCSE Chemistry (Single Science) Revision - WJEC". BBC Bitesize. Retrieved 2023-03-24.