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Acids don't actually melt metal, they oxidize or corrode them. Usually producing the corresponding metal salt and hydrogen gas.
Most strong acids (hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydroiodic, perchloric, nitric, and sulfuric acids) will oxidize metals in this manner. Some weak acids such as hydrofluoric acid can oxidize metals. Some metals, such as the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals will react with virtually any acid and even water.
Nitric acid can oxidize copper, which normally doesn't react with acid.
Aqua regia, a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid will oxidize gold and platinum, which are usually considered immune to corrosion.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoAcid doesn't melt metal it oxidizes (corrodes) it.
What acid you need depends on the metal. Though a strong acid such as sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid will usually work.
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What type of reaction can occur between a metal and an acid?
The reaction between an acid and a metal is an example of a single-replacement reaction.
What kind of reaction is the corrosion of a metal by an acid?
Corrosion is the type of reaction between metals and acids.
What type of change is gold when it gets hot enough to melt?
If gold gets hot enough, it will melt. What type of change is this?
What can you determine from reacting a metal with acid?
The reaction between a metal and acids is a characteristic for each pair metal-acid; the study of this type of reactions improve our knowledge about the chemical properties of metals and very important technologically - information about the resistance to corrosion in acidic media.
What type of gas is released in reaction between metals and acids?
hydrogen gas is liberated when an acid reacts with a metal.The equation is as follows acid + metal=salt + h2
What is the name of the gas that is produced when a metal reacts with acid?
A salt. The type of salt depends on the type of acid.
What is the type of reaction between metal oxide and hydrochloric acid?
that would be a acid-metal oxide reaction see related link for more info
What is the type of acid which produces a sulfate when reacted with a metal?
Sulfuric acid produces sulfates when it reacts with metals.
What is the time require to melt metal?
This depends on the rate of heating, pressure, and type of metal. Unless all are supplied, time can't be acquired.
Is the government of the US wrong?
my hypothesis is that actually the type of liquid does affect it. take, juice,water,and soda for an example the soda will melt ice the fastest because it has acid the acid will melt the ic faster than all the others.yes.if its black it will take in more heat and the ice cube will melt
What type of gas is made when a metal carbonate reacts with an acid?
Carbon Dioxide
What type of solution is formed when a non-metal oxide is dissolved in water?
Acid
What type of game is Metal Gear Acid?
Metal Gear Acid is a turn based collectible card video game. It was released in 2004 in Japan and is the first game in the Metal Gear franchise to be made for PSP.
What type of object can hold boiling water and not melt?
any container made from gass, metal, wood, or stone
What type of reaction can occur between a metal and an acid?
The reaction between an acid and a metal is an example of a single-replacement reaction.
What is the gas given of when magnesium reacts with acid?
there are many many acidic corosive materials. you will need to be more specific as in what type of acid the magnesium is reacting with. i assume you are at school and are talking about hydrochloric acid. If you add Magnesium metal to hydrochloric acid , the Magnesium will dissolve and form bubbles of hydrogen gas.
What type of acid is mercury?
Mercury is neither an acid nor a base. It is simply a metal which becomes a liquid when kept at room temperature.
