Potassium and magnesium which is one is more reactive

Chemistry

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To determine which metal is more reactive, we look at the activity series of metals.

  1. Consult the activity series.

    The activity series ranks metals by their reactivity. Metals higher on the list are more reactive and can displace metals lower on the list from their compounds.

  2. Locate potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg) on the activity series.

    Potassium is significantly higher on the activity series than magnesium.

  3. Compare their positions.

    Since potassium is above magnesium on the activity series, potassium is more reactive than magnesium.

    Potassium is more reactive than magnesium.

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