Activity Series of Metals

 

Observations Magnesium Strip Copper Strip Zinc Strip
CuSO4      
MgSO4      
NaCl      
AgNO3      
ZnNO3      

Analysis:

1. Write a balanced net ionic equation for each reaction that took place.

2. Explain the activity series (ability to lose or gain electrons) of the five metals according the exploration. Do your results agree with the standard reduction potential chart?