Do the results from the reaction of some metals with HCl synchronize with the Electromotive Series Table? Explain your answer.
Understand the Problem
The question asks whether the results from the reaction of metals (Aluminum, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium) with Hydrochloric acid (HCl) align with the Electromotive Series Table (also known as the activity series). The question wants you to compare the observed reactivity of the metals with their relative positions in the electromotive series and explain any discrepancies or agreements.
Answer
Yes, the reactivity of metals with HCl aligns with the Electromotive Series. Metals higher in the series react more readily.
Yes, the reactivity of metals with hydrochloric acid (HCl) generally aligns with the Electromotive Series (also known as the Electrochemical Series). The Electromotive Series ranks metals based on their standard reduction potentials, indicating their tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions. Metals higher in the series are more easily oxidized and react more readily with acids like HCl to produce hydrogen gas and metal chlorides.
Answer for screen readers
Yes, the reactivity of metals with hydrochloric acid (HCl) generally aligns with the Electromotive Series (also known as the Electrochemical Series). The Electromotive Series ranks metals based on their standard reduction potentials, indicating their tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions. Metals higher in the series are more easily oxidized and react more readily with acids like HCl to produce hydrogen gas and metal chlorides.
More Information
The electromotive series is a list of elements (usually metals) arranged in order of their standard electrode potentials. It is used to predict the displacement of one metal by another from its salt solution
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the electromotive series with the periodic table's general reactivity trends. The electromotive series is specific to electrochemical reactions.
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