CH-1734
Simple cells
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Medium · Simple cells
A simple cell is set up using magnesium and copper strips in dilute sulfuric acid. The bulb lights up. What does this show about the relative reactivity of magnesium and copper?
- Magnesium is more reactive than copper.
- Magnesium is less reactive than copper.
- Magnesium and copper have the same reactivity.
- Neither metal is reactive in this cell.
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