Question

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If metal X is lower than metal Y on the activity series, then:
A. X will react in water, but only if the temperature is low enough
B. Y will form oxides of X, but only indirectly
C. X will replace ions of Y in a solution
D. Y will replace ions of X in a solution

Answer 1

D. Y will replace ions of X in a solution

Step-by-step explanation:

If metal X is lower than metal Y on the activity series, then Y will replace ions of X in a solution.

This is the crux of single displacement reactions.

• In a single displacement reaction, a metallic ion in solution is replaced by a metal higher in the activity series than the metal in solution.
• On the activity series, metals higher are more reactive and will displace the lower and less reactive ones.
• Reactivity increases up the group.