Explain why, metals usually do not liberate hydrogen gas with dilute nitric acid. (b)Name two metals which can, however, liberate hydrogen gas from very dilute nitric acid.
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- Solution:
- Metals usually do not liberate hydrogen gas with dilute nitric acid because nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent so it oxidizes this hydrogen to water in the reaction.
- Magnesium and manganese are the two