Reactivity Series Word Search – Clue-Based Chemistry Activity

Make revising the reactivity series fun with this clue-based word search. Students answer chemistry clues to identify the words they need to find, turning a simple word search into an active recall activity.

What’s included:

• A 15 × 15 word search covering 12 key terms: potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, silver, gold, carbon, hydrogen and displacement.
• 12 clue-based questions to reinforce students’ understanding of the chemistry.
• A complete answer key with the solved grid and all clue answers.
• Two versions: a full-colour version and a black-and-white, printer-friendly version.
• A student worksheet and separate answer key, ready to print.

Why use this resource?

• No preparation required.
• Reinforces key vocabulary and the order of the reactivity series.
• Encourages active recall in an engaging format.
• Suitable for lesson starters, plenaries, homework, cover lessons and early finishers.

Suitable for: KS3 Chemistry, Year 8 Science, junior secondary Science and reactivity series revision.