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potassiumsodiumcalcium

magnesiumaluminium

zincironlead

coppersilvergold

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The reactivity seriesThe reactivity series is the list of metals placed in order of their reactivity. One way to remember this order is to learn this silly sentence:

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What is the order of metals?

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potassiumsodiumcalcium

magnesiumaluminium

zinciron

copper

gold

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lead

silver

How does reactivity affect extraction?

The reactivity of a metal determines how it is extracted.

(carbon)

(hydrogen)

platinum

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