Class 10 Science - Chapter 3: Metals and
Non-metals
Student-Friendly Notes (Part 3)
Reaction with Metal Salt Solutions
A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution. Example: Fe + CuSO■
→ FeSO■ + Cu. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a
reaction.
A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution. Example: Fe + CuSO■
→ FeSO■ + Cu. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a
reaction.
A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution. Example: Fe + CuSO■
→ FeSO■ + Cu. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a
reaction.
A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution. Example: Fe + CuSO■
→ FeSO■ + Cu. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a
reaction.
Reactivity Series
Potassium > Sodium > Calcium > Magnesium > Aluminium > Zinc > Iron > Lead > Hydrogen >
Copper > Silver > Gold. Metals at the top are more reactive. Remember: Compare positions in the
reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Potassium > Sodium > Calcium > Magnesium > Aluminium > Zinc > Iron > Lead > Hydrogen >
Copper > Silver > Gold. Metals at the top are more reactive. Remember: Compare positions in the
reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Potassium > Sodium > Calcium > Magnesium > Aluminium > Zinc > Iron > Lead > Hydrogen >
Copper > Silver > Gold. Metals at the top are more reactive. Remember: Compare positions in the
reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Potassium > Sodium > Calcium > Magnesium > Aluminium > Zinc > Iron > Lead > Hydrogen >
Copper > Silver > Gold. Metals at the top are more reactive. Remember: Compare positions in the
reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Displacement Reactions
A displacement reaction occurs when a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal from its
compound. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
A displacement reaction occurs when a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal from its
compound. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
A displacement reaction occurs when a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal from its
compound. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
A displacement reaction occurs when a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal from its
compound. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Extraction of Metals
Highly reactive metals are extracted by electrolysis. Moderately reactive metals are extracted by
reduction with carbon. Less reactive metals are often found in native form. Remember: Compare
positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Highly reactive metals are extracted by electrolysis. Moderately reactive metals are extracted by
reduction with carbon. Less reactive metals are often found in native form. Remember: Compare
positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Highly reactive metals are extracted by electrolysis. Moderately reactive metals are extracted by
reduction with carbon. Less reactive metals are often found in native form. Remember: Compare
positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Highly reactive metals are extracted by electrolysis. Moderately reactive metals are extracted by
reduction with carbon. Less reactive metals are often found in native form. Remember: Compare
positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
NCERT Exam Tips
Memorise the reactivity series, understand displacement reactions and practise balanced
equations. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Memorise the reactivity series, understand displacement reactions and practise balanced
equations. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Memorise the reactivity series, understand displacement reactions and practise balanced
equations. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Memorise the reactivity series, understand displacement reactions and practise balanced
equations. Remember: Compare positions in the reactivity series before predicting a reaction.
Topic Key Point
Reactivity Series Higher metal displaces lower metal
Displacement More reactive replaces less reactive
Electrolysis Used for highly reactive metals
Carbon Reduction Used for moderately reactive metals