Chapter 9.2, Problem 30SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The organization of metals in the activity series of metals needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Activity series of metals is list of metals which is useful tool for determining whether a chemical reaction will occur or not and for determining the result of single replacement reaction.

Answer to Problem 30SSC

In activity series of metal, the organization of metals are done considering the reactivity of the metals.

Explanation of Solution

In the activity series of metals, metals are arranged considering their reactivity. The highly reactive metals are placed above and go down to the least reactive metals. Lithium is the most reactive metal and gold is the least reactive metal. Highly reactive metal replaces a least reactive metal from a compound and thus single displacement reaction occurs.

Conclusion

Highly reactive metals are placed above and least reactive metals are placed below in the activity series.