reactivity series
(re-ac-tiv-i-ty-se-ries)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. a list of metals arranged in order of their reactivity from highest to lowest, used to predict how metals will react with various substances.
Example Sentence
The reactivity series helps chemists determine which metals will displace others in chemical reactions.
More Example Sentences
Understanding the reactivity series is essential for predicting the outcomes of metal reactions.
Synonyms
reactivity order; metal reactivity list; reactivity hierarchy
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