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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Reactivity series

Reactivity series in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3 (competency matrix 8.12.2), including displacement reactions.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.2.3Show the reactivity of metals by experiment, including reactions with water and dilute acids and displacement reactions.
  2. 7.2.2.4Arrange elements in order of reactivity.
  3. 7.2.2.5Use the reactivity series to explain electroplating, electrochemical cells and the extraction of metals.

Lessons

  • The reactivity series and displacement reactions

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Reactivity series: sample question

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True or false: zinc displaces magnesium from magnesium sulfate solution.

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