Chemistry PYQ 19 of 152 · Periodic Table

Which is the most reactive metal?

  1. ASodium
  2. BPotassium
  3. CIron
  4. DCalcium

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Correct answer: (b) Potassium

Explanation

In the reactivity series, metals are ranked by how readily they lose electrons; the topmost are most reactive.

The order here is Potassium (K) > Sodium (Na) > Calcium (Ca) > Iron (Fe), so potassium is the most reactive of the four.

Top metals are strong reducing agents that corrode and react vigorously, unlike less reactive iron.

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