† Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, United States ‡ Vorbeck Princeton Research Center, Vorbeck Materials Corp., 11 Deerpark Drive, ...

The reactivity series shows metals in order of reactivity. The reactivity of a metal is related to its tendency to form positive ions. Iron and aluminium are extracted from their ores in various ways.

Can be used to recap on tritation or could lead into a classroom discussion on chemical changes and structures.