Activity Series of Metals Postlab Questions
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ACTIVITY SERIES OF METALS DATA SHEET POSTLAB


1. Create an activity series for the seven metals in this experiment by listing them from most reactive (at the top) to least reactive (at the bottom).





2. Answer the following questions based the activity series you just created. Write the equations (molecular and net ionic) for all reactions that occur.

a. What will be observed when a piece of Cu metal is added to a MgSO4 solution?





b. What will be observed when a piece of Pb metal is added to a ZnSO4 solution?





c. What will be observed when a piece of Fe metal is added to a AgNO3 solution?





d. What will be observed when a piece of Ag metal is added to a Pb(NO3)2 solution?





e. What will be observed when a piece of Ca metal is added to a AgNO3 solution?