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Is lead reactive or nonreactive?

Lead is a moderately reactive metal. It reacts slowly with air and water, but does not react as vigorously as highly reactive metals like sodium or potassium.


Is argon reactive or nonreactive nonmetal?

Because it is a noble gas, it is no reactive, as all its electron shells are filled.


Is silicon a reactive or nonreactive?

Silicon is considered to be relatively nonreactive because it forms a protective layer of silicon dioxide when exposed to oxygen in the air, preventing further reaction with other substances. However, under certain conditions, it can react with other elements to form compounds known as silicates.


What are the products when metals react with strong acids?

Usually, an acid reacts with a metal to form a metal salt and hydrogen. However this depends if the metal is reactive or not. For example, magnesium, (Mg) is a violently reactive metal to hydrochloric acid; therefore, making magnesium chloride and hydrogen:Magnesium+Hydrochloric acid=Magnesium chloride+HydrogenAlso, if an experiment takes place, between a metal and a acid, bubbles will appear showing hydrogen. But remember, only with reactive metals!However, if the metal is nonreactive it will not react with dilute acids such as;sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid. Take copper for example. Copper is nonreactive to dilute acids. However, a brief reaction still takes place, but not all the copper will react. When the reaction takes place a layer of either copper sulfate, copper chloride, or copper nitrate will form between the dilute acid and the copper. Not all the copper has reacted, (only a layer). This layer with the remaining copper is insoluble in water, and quickly forms a coating around the copper which prevents further attacks from acids. You can also know if metals are nonreactive or reactive, by looking at the reactivity series. They go in order starting with the most reactive.Most reactive1. Potassium2. Sodium3. Calcium4.magnesium5.aluminum6.Zinc7.IronLeast reactive8. Tin9. Lead10. Copper11. Silver12. Gold13. PlatinumRead more: What_is_formed_when_an_acid_reacts_with_a_metal


Is molybdenum reactive or nonreactive?

Molybdenum is a reactive chemical element.

Related Questions

Is potassium a reactive or nonreactive?

Reactive


Is copper nonreactive with other substances?

No. Copper forms a number of chemical compounds. If you want a metal about that color, gold is very nearly non-reactive.


Is platinum reactive or non reactive?

It is a nonreactive metal


Does nonmetals are highly reactive while metals are completely nonreactive?

It is not true; many metals are very reactive and several nonmetals are nonreactive.


What is a nonreactive saucepan and how does it differ from a reactive saucepan?

A nonreactive saucepan is made of materials that do not react with acidic foods, such as stainless steel or glass. This prevents a metallic taste from developing in the food. In contrast, a reactive saucepan, made of materials like aluminum or copper, can react with acidic foods, altering their flavor and appearance.


Is krypton reactive or nonreactive?

Non-reactive, along with all other noble gasses.


Is the element gold reactive or nonreactive?

It is reactive, but does not react to most chemicals.It does react to chlorine and aqua regia.


Is Plutonium nonreactive?

Plutonium is a very reactive metal: the Pauling electronegativity is 1,28.


Is lead reactive or nonreactive?

Lead is a moderately reactive metal. It reacts slowly with air and water, but does not react as vigorously as highly reactive metals like sodium or potassium.


Is argon reactive or nonreactive nonmetal?

Because it is a noble gas, it is no reactive, as all its electron shells are filled.


What does mean nonreactive?

Non-reactive means there is no response when exposed to stimulus or to other materials.


Is copper more reactive then aluminium?

No, copper is less reactive than aluminum.