The reactivity series of metals

Definition: the metal reactivity series is used to predict displacement reactions, either:

1. Electrolysis

2. Displacement reactions (metal against compound)

3. Reduction reactions (carbon against compound)

In the reactivity series metal reactivity has its own list

Notes:

1. Carbon is only included to predict if it can be used to extract metals from their oxides.

2. Hydrogen is only included to predict electrolysis reactions.