Reactions of metals with dilute acids

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Which of the following metals will not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?

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Correct option: Silver

Common mistakes: Choosing iron, which reacts slowly but does react.

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B1 · 1 mark · Selects 'Silver' as the metal that does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid.

Worked solution

Silver does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid because it is below hydrogen in the reactivity series.