An unknown metal displaces cadmium (Cd) from solution but does not displace chromium (Cr). Using the activity series, determine

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garri49 [273]

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An unknown metal displaces cadmium (Cd) from solution but does not displace chromium (Cr). Using the activity series, determine

the unknown metal.
lead (Pb)
manganese (Mn)
iron (Fe)
zinc (Zn)
cobalt (Co)

Chemistry

1 answer:

drek231 [11] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-11T02:39:39+03:00

drek231 [11]3 years ago

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This is the order of activity in decreasing way for the mentioned metals

Mn>Zn>Cr>Fe>Cd>Co>Ni>Pb

Fe is in between Cr and Cd, it is more active than Cd and less active than Cr, so it will displace Cd but not Cr.

Answer:Fe (it will displace Cd, but not Cr)