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Redox reactions

K, Ca, Na, Mg...

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K, Ca, Na, Mg, Al, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cu, Ag. Name one metal which reacts explosively with dilute sulphuric acid?

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Solution

Explanation
The reactivity series of metals, also known as the activity series, refers to the arrangement of metals in the descending order of their reactivities.
Potassium and sodium are placed at the top of the reactivity series.
They are highly reactive towards dilute sulphuric or hydrochloric acid.
They react violently with dilute acids and cause explosions.

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