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Will nitric acid dissolve other metals out of the gold?
Yes, nitric acid can dissolve other metals from gold through a process called aqua regia. This mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid is particularly effective in dissolving a variety of metals, leaving behind the gold.
Which metals do not react with dilute acid to produce hydrogen?
For example metals as Pt, Au, Os and other.
What are the effects of acid on metals?
The main effect would be corrosion, which weakens more reactive metals such as iron much faster than less reactive metals such as gold.
What acid eats away at other materials?
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid that can eat away at other materials. It is commonly used in industries for cleaning and dissolving metals.
What is amazing about nitric acid?
It produces Nitrogen oxides, rather than hydrogen, while reacting with most metals. It can also corrode Lead, Bismuth, and some other metals which Hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid cannot.
What is the effect of acids on metals?
The acid may react which the metal to form a salt and release hydrogen gas.
Is hydrochloric acid corrosive to metals?
Yes, hydrochloric acid is corrosive to metals.
Is reactive with metals an acid or a base?
Acid. Its more corrosive. Base is in our soaps etc.
What one of the following statements about sulfuric acid is correct sulfuric acid has little effect on metals sulfuric acid is dangerous to living organisms sulfuric acid is a strong oxidizing agent?
dangerous to living organisms
Name some acids that react with metals?
Nitric acid reacts strongly with many metals.
How does acid effect a item?
Many items exposed to acid see other items that aren't actually there.
Why will 14 carat gold turns black when testing with acid?
14 carat gold contains a higher percentage of other metals, such as copper, which can oxidize and create a tarnished black appearance when in contact with acid. The acid reacts with these other metals, causing a chemical reaction that results in the discoloration of the gold.
