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Displacement reactions give better evidence of metal reactivity than reactions with oxygen or water mainly because

Question
Displacement reactions give better evidence of metal reactivity than reactions with oxygen or water mainly because
All metals react readily with oxygen and water
Not all metals react with oxygen or water, which limits comparison
Displacement reactions are always violent
They do not actually involve any metals
Answer
Not all metals react with oxygen or water, which limits comparison
Detailed Explanation
Since not every metal reacts with oxygen or water, those reactions can't rank every metal; displacement reactions allow a fuller comparison.
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