NY Regents Chemistry Exam Jan 2023
46 Based on Table J, atoms of which metal will lose electrons to Ca2+ ions?
(1) aluminum
(2) lead
(3) nickel
(4) potassium
Solution: On the Activity Series, metal on the top of the table are most active and on the bottom are least active. Metal that will lost electrons to Ca^2+ ions must be higher on the table than calcium. Potassium, K, is higher than calcium and is therefore the correct answer, choice 4.