Displacement reactions

An image showing a copper coin reacting with silver nitrate

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Activities, tips and ideas to help students get to grips with the reactivity series

This article unpacks how to effectively teach your students about displacement reactions and how to construct a reactivity series. Students can also make predictions about possible reactions using this reactivity series. The ideas and activities provided will give students plenty of opportunity to consolidate their understanding of using the reactivity series.

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