Statement 1: It is comparatively easier to extract the metals that are present at top of the reactivity series than the metals present at the bottom of the reactivity series.
Statement 2: Metals at the top of the reactivity series are highly reactive in comparison with the metals at the bottom.
Statement 1: It is comparatively easier to extract the metals that are present at top of the reactivity series than the metals present at the bottom of the reactivity series.
Statement 2: Metals at the top of the reactivity series are highly reactive in comparison with the metals at the bottom.
The correct option is D Only Statement 2 is true.
The reactivity series is a list of metals arranged in the order of their decreasing reactivity. The metals at the top of the series (K, Na, Ca, Mg and Al) are so reactive that they are never found in nature as free elements. It is difficult to separate them from their compounds and extract. The metals at the bottom of the reactivity series are the least reactive. Some of these metals are found in the earth’s crust in their free state. For example, Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Copper are found in the free state. So, it becomes comparatively easier to extract such least reactive metals.
Only Statement 2 is true.
The reactivity series is a list of metals arranged in the order of their decreasing reactivity. The metals at the top of the series (K, Na, Ca, Mg and Al) are so reactive that they are never found in nature as free elements. It is difficult to separate them from their compounds and extract. The metals at the bottom of the reactivity series are the least reactive. Some of these metals are found in the earth’s crust in their free state. For example, Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Copper are found in the free state. So, it becomes comparatively easier to extract such least reactive metals.
