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Predict the salt produced when nitric acid reacts with a metal.

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Reactions of acids

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Reactions of acids with metals

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Predict the salt produced when nitric acid reacts with a metal. This objective belongs to Reactions of acids with metals within Reactions of acids for AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462. A strong answer should use acid accurately, explain the chemistry behind the statement, and connect the idea back to the exact command in the objective. When revising, separate this point from neighbouring Chemistry ideas by naming the relevant particle, substance, process, calculation, observation, or structure before giving the final conclusion.

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Nitric acidSalt

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This objective helps connect Reactions of acids with metals to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Reactions of acids.

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Misidentifying the salt from nitric acid reactions: Remind that nitric acid is a strong acid that donates H+ and the metal gives up its positive ions; the salt is the metal nitrate with the metal’s actual oxidation state. For example, Fe + 3HNO3 → Fe(NO3)3 + 3/2 H2. Use the metal’s oxidation state to write the correct nitrate salt.

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