Science at key stage 3 (Year 9)

Unit 9F: Patterns of reactivity

Where the unit fits in

This unit builds on unit 8E 'Atoms and elements', unit 8F 'Compounds and mixtures' and unit 9E 'Reactions of metals and metal compounds'.

Ideas in this unit are developed further in unit 9G 'Environmental chemistry' and unit 9H 'Using chemistry'.

The unit lays the foundation for work in key stage 4 on metals and their compounds.

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.


	1. Why do metals tarnish?
	2. How do metals react with water?
	3. Is the order of reactivity of metals with water the same as that with acids?
	4. Can we make predictions about the reactions of metals with oxygen?
	5. a. Can metals displace each other?
	6. b. Can metals displace each other?
	7. Checking progress
	8. How does the activity series relate to uses and sources of metals?
	9. How can we find out more about the reaction of metals with acids?
	10. Reviewing work