Chapter 19, Problem 19RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The basis for the order of metals in the activity series is to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

Activity series is the series of metal in which the metals are placed in the decreasing reactivity order.

Activity series does not consist of ions, molecules, or any non-metals in order of their reactivity.

Standard reduction potential is the propensity of the chemical species to be reduced and is represented as $\Delta E$.