If metal A displaces metal B from an aqueous solution of its salt, but metal B does not displace metal A from a solution of its salt, which metal is more reactive?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Metal A
In a displacement reaction, a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution. Since metal A displaces metal B and B cannot displace A, A is more reactive than B. If option B were correct, B would be able to displace A from its salt solution.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Metal A
Why is this the correct answer?
In a displacement reaction, a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution. Since metal A displaces metal B and B cannot displace A, A is more reactive than B. If option B were correct, B would be able to displace A from its salt solution.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations.
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