Question

Can Pb2+ (aq) oxidize Al(s)? Can Pb2+ (aq) oxidize Cu (s)? Demonstrate each answer.

Answer 1

lead is more reactive than copper but less reactive than aluminium .since in the activity series Al occupies top position than lead followed by copper

according to that the metal present in the top of the series can reduce the bottom elements and oxide itself . in the same way the metal present in the bottom of series can oxidise the upper metals but notthe bottom metals in activity series.

hence lead oxidises aluminium but not copper . while oxidising aluminium ,lead itself undergo reduction