1. This list is called the
reactivity series.
Metals can be listed in order
of how reactive they are.
Reactivity of metals

2. This list is called the
reactivity series.
 The more reactive
the metal, the more
vigorous the reaction.
Metals can be listed in order
of how reactive they are.
 A metal that is below
hydrogen will not react
with dilute acids.
Reactivity of metals

3. This list is called the
reactivity series.
 The more reactive
the metal, the more
vigorous the reaction.
Metals can be listed in order
of how reactive they are.
 A metal that is below
hydrogen will not react
with dilute acids.
increasingreactivity
Reactivity of metals
calcium
sodium
copper
hydrogen
lead
iron
zinc
aluminium
magnesium

4. Products of metal reacting with acid
When metals react with acid, bubbles of gas are produced.

5. Products of metal reacting with acid
When metals react with acid, bubbles of gas are produced.
The ‘squeaky pop’ test shows
that this gas is hydrogen.
When a metal reacts with acid,
the products are hydrogen gas
and a metal salt. What is the
general equation for the
reaction of a metal with acid?

6. Products of metal reacting with acid
When metals react with acid, bubbles of gas are produced.
The ‘squeaky pop’ test shows
that this gas is hydrogen.
When a metal reacts with acid,
the products are hydrogen gas
and a metal salt. What is the
general equation for the
reaction of a metal with acid?
metal acid metal salt hydrogen+  +