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Is it true that iron is more reactive than copper?


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a

True

b

false 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is true.
Compared to iron, copper is less reactive. Since copper only has one electron, iron has four unpaired shells in each of its three subshells, according to the atomic structure. Iron may therefore react more quickly than copper. For example, copper does not rust when copper and iron are exposed to damp air. As a result, the statement is true.
 
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