The table below gives information about some reactions of metals A,B, C and D and their rates.

The table below gives information about some reactions of metals A,B, C and D and their rates.


Arrange the metals in order of decreasing activity.

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CADB

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 19, 2019 at 07:17

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