Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

by Brown, Theodore E.; LeMay, H. Eugene; Bursten, Bruce E.; Murphy, Catherine; Woodward, Patrick; Stoltzfus, Matthew E.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321910419

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 159: 4.47a

Answer

Region A

Work Step by Step

Looking at Table 4.5, the activity series, the elements listed at the top are the easiest to oxidize. These include metals such as lithium, potassium, Barium, Calcium, etc. which are alkali metals or alkali earth metals. These are in region A of the picture.

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