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NDA 2017 GAT · General Knowledge · Metals, Alloys and Corrosion · easy

Metals is the most reactive?

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Which one of the following metals is the most reactive?
  1. A. Copper
  2. B. Zinc
  3. C. Iron
  4. D. Sodium
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Answer: (D) Sodium

In the reactivity series sodium is near the top, and it reacts vigorously with cold water and must be stored under kerosene. Zinc and iron are moderately reactive, reacting with steam or acids, while copper is below hydrogen and does not displace it from dilute acids. A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive one from its salt.
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