JAMB Chemistry 2000 Question 42

Question 42

Metals and their Compounds

The least easily oxidized of the metals below is

  1. A.Ca
  2. B.Na
  3. C.Zn
  4. D.Al
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Zn)

Explanation

Of these metals zinc is lowest in the activity series, so it loses electrons least readily.