Not all metals react with oxygen, water, and acids, so we couldn’t establish a complete order of reactivity using those reactions alone.
Why were we not able to put all the metal samples collected in decreasing order of reactivity based on reactions with oxygen, water, and acids?
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The reactivity of metals can vary depending on the specific conditions and reactants involved. Metals may exhibit different behaviors in reactions with oxygen, water, and acids based on factors like concentration, temperature, and the presence of specific reagents. Additionally, certain metals may form passive oxide layers, inhibiting further reactivity. As a result, a comprehensive ranking of metals by reactivity requires considering various reactions and conditions. It’s essential to recognize that a metal’s reactivity can be context-dependent, making it challenging to provide a universal order without specifying the particular conditions and reactants involved in each case.