In a replacement reaction, which metal would replace aluminum?

Question

(1 point)
sodium
copper
gold
zinc

Answer 1

In a replacement reaction, a metal can replace another metal from a compound if it is more reactive. Among the options given:

• Sodium is more reactive than aluminum.
• Copper is less reactive than aluminum.
• Gold is less reactive than aluminum.
• Zinc is less reactive than aluminum.

Thus, the metal that would replace aluminum in a replacement reaction is sodium.