Question

10. For a single replacement reaction to occur, what must be true? (1 point)

The replacing metal must be less reactive than the original metal.

The replacing nonmetal must be less reactive than the original nonmetal.

The replacing metal must be more reactive than the original metal.

The replacing nonmetal must be more reactive than the original nonmetal.

Answer 1

The replacing metal must be more reactive than the original metal. (In general, the replacing element must be more reactive than the one it displaces—this also applies to nonmetals.)