A set of metals in order of their increasing chemical reactivity is given below : silver, copper, lead, iron, zinc, magnesium and sodium.

  1. Which of the above metals is stored in kerosene ?
  2. Which metals will react with cold water ?
  3. Which gas will be liberated when metals react with cold water ?
  4. Which of the metals will react with oxygen when heated ?
  5. Which of the metals become black in the presence of hydrogen sulphide ?


  1. Sodium is stored in kerosene.
  2. Sodium reacts with cold water.
  3. Hydrogen is liberated when metals react with cold water.
  4. Zinc and magnesium will react with oxygen when heated.
  5. Silver will become black in the presence of hydrogen sulphide.

Updated on: 17-Mar-2023

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