Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry
Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Reactivity Series Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Reactivity Series, with mark schemes. Covers metal reactions with water and acids, displacement and rusting.
Reactivity Series exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 2: Inorganic Chemistry, including Reactivity Series. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Reactivity Series
This sub-topic covers metal reactivity.
What you need to know
- Series Order of reactivity.
- Displacement More reactive metals displace less reactive ones.
- Rusting Conditions and prevention.
Common mistakes in Reactivity Series
- Forgetting both water and oxygen are needed for rusting.
- Wrong displacement predictions.
Try two Reactivity Series exam-style questions
1. State the conditions for rusting. (1 mark)
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Water and oxygen.
2. Explain sacrificial protection. (1 mark)
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A more reactive metal corrodes instead of iron.
Reactivity Series FAQs
What does this cover?
Reactivity series, displacement and rusting.
Which practical links here?
Investigating rusting conditions.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
