Question

In the electrochemical series, metals are arranged in order of their tendency to :

• A. release halogens from their salts
• B. become reduced
• C. react with water
• D. lose electrons

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

lose electrons

In the electrochemical series, metals are arrange in order of their tendency to lose electrons.

$\bullet$ Oxidation potential increases down the group.(tendency to lose electron increases).

$\bullet$ Reduction potentials decreases down the group. (tendency to gain $e^{-}$ decreases).