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Copper, mercury, silver, gold and platinum are placed below hydrogen in the metal activity series.(True / False)

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To determine whether the statement "Copper, mercury, silver, gold, and platinum are placed below hydrogen in the metal activity series" is true or false, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Metal Activity Series**: The metal activity series is a list that ranks metals based on their reactivity. The most reactive metals are at the top, and the least reactive are at the bottom. 2. **Identify the Position of Hydrogen**: ...
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  • Why is mercury placed below hydrogen in the metal reactivity serices?

    A
    It has a high density.
    B
    It is more reactivity
    C
    It has more mass.
    D
    It is less reactive.
  • Metals below hydrogen in the activity series can

    A
    react with acids to liberate hydrogen ions
    B
    react with acids to liberate hydrogen gas
    C
    react with water at ordinary temperture
    D
    none of these
  • Silver, gold and platinum are called noble metals because ______

    A
    these are costly
    B
    these are precious
    C
    these have very less reactivity
    D
    all of these
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