Question

For single replacement reaction, how can you tell without using any kind of activity series, just using a periodic table, which metals are least active

Answer 1

This uses the activity series, but thanks for the help.

Answer 2

from the top to bottom

elements at the top are less reactive than elements farther down.

Answer 3

the most active metals are usually on the bottom, and on the left side. The less active metals, like gold and platinum, are in the middle of the table.

Answer 4

Thanks