Question

How does the metallic (or electropositive) character of metals change as we go from top to bottom in the activity series of metals?

Answer 1

• The tendency of a metal to lose electrons and form positive ions in a chemical reaction is referred to as an electropositive character.
• The metals are more reactive when they lose electrons easily and form ions rapidly.
• In the activity series, the metal with the highest reactivity is placed on top, while the metal with the lowest reactivity is placed at the bottom.
• If we move down in the metal activity series from top to bottom, the electropositive (or metallic) character of metals decreases.