Reactivity Series
Ordered list of metals by tendency to be oxidized. A metal higher in the series displaces one lower from its compound.
| Reactivity | Metal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High | K, Na, Ca, Mg, Al, Zn | Reacts with cold water or steam |
| Medium | Fe, Sn, Pb | Reacts with acids to give H₂ |
| Low | H (reference) | Acid hydrogen |
| Low | Cu, Ag, Au | Does not displace H₂ from acids |
Ordered by standard electrode potentials. See [Redox and Electrochemistry](/topics/redox-electrochemistry) and Nernst equation.
SOURCES
- [chang-gold]Chemistry (2022). McGraw Hillhttps://www.mheducation.com/