Reactivity series

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The metal reactivity series shows (in general) the order in which metals will bond with what anions.

Metal reactivity series
Metal Extraction
Method
Water
Steam
Acid
Sym Pos
Ion
Chg
Cs 1 Electrolytic reduction W,S,A
Rb 1
Na 1
K 1 Potassium vapor evolves from molten Na and KCl.
cf. potassium
Li 1 Potassium Displacement
MCl + K → M + KCl
Ba 2
Sr 2
Ca 2
Mg 2 S,A
Al 3
Ti 4
Mn 2 Carbothermic reduction
Zn 2
Cr 3
Fe 2
Cd 2 A
Co 2
Ni 2
Sn 2
Pb 2
H 1 none none
Sb 3 Carbothermic reduction
Bi 3
Cu 2
Hg 2 Thermal reduction
Ag 1
Au 3
Pt 2

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