Given the following information (and using only this information): Compound ∆Gof (kJ/mol) NiO –212 MgO –569 CuO –130 MnO –363 Rank the metals in order of increasing activity (tendency to give up electrons to become oxidized). Answers given as less active < more active.

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Given the following information (and using only this information): Compound ∆Gof (kJ/mol) NiO –212 MgO –569 CuO –130 MnO –363 Rank the metals in order of increasing activity (tendency to give up electrons to become oxidized). Answers given as less active < more active.
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