You are given samples of three metals. Sodium, magnesium and copper. Suggest any two activities to arrange them in order of decreasing activity. -Chemistry

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Activity 1: Sodium reacts with cold water vigorously to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas Magnesium does not react with cold water but with hot water to form magnesium ! hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Hence sodium is more reactive than magnesium.

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