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Why might less reactive metals not react readily with dilute acids?
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practice
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Topic
Reactions of acids
Question
- A. They do not produce hydrogen ions.
- B. They require more energy to react.
- C. They are not present in the acid.
- D. They are less soluble in water.
Answer
They require more energy to react.
Explanation
Less reactive metals may not react readily with dilute acids because they require more energy to overcome the activation energy barrier.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Acid Reactions
Students often think that all metals react with acids to produce hydrogen gas, not realizing that only certain metals do.
Focus on learning which specific metals react with acids and remember that metals like copper do not react with dilute acids.
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