Coinage metals are metals that are not easily oxidized.Based on the activity series,which metal would be least desirable as a coinage metal?
A)Al
B)Au
C)Mg
D)Mn

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The activity series shows that metals higher on the list (such as Al and Au) are less easily oxidized and therefore more desirable as coinage metals. Metals lower on the list (such as Mg and Mn) are more easily oxidized and therefore less desirable as coinage metals.

Coinage Metals Are Metals That Are Not Easily Oxidized