Question

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what is the activity series of metals?

a. a list of metals arranged in order of oxidation state

b. a list of metals arranged in order of electronegativity

c. a list of metals arranged in order of atomic number

d. a list of metals arranged in order of reactivity

Explanation:

The activity series of metals is a list that organizes metals based on their relative reactivity. Option A is incorrect because the activity series is not about oxidation state order. Option B is wrong as electronegativity is not the basis for the activity series (electronegativity is more about non - metal and metal - non - metal bonding tendencies). Option C is incorrect since atomic number does not determine the activity series. Option D correctly defines the activity series as a list of metals arranged in order of reactivity.

Answer:

D. A list of metals arranged in order of reactivity