Reactivity and displacement reactions

2020-02-03T14:01:00

An image showing a metal displacement reaction

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Consolidate students’ understanding with these engaging activities

At 11–14, students need to understand that metals can be placed in order of reactivity in the ‘reactivity series’, and that a more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from its compound. They also need to appreciate that carbon and hydrogen are included in the reactivity series. They should learn to use the reactivity series to make predictions about possible reactions. These activities will help consolidate this learning.

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