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(a) Dilute acid is generally considered a typical acid except for its reaction with metals. In what way is dilute nitric acid different from other acids when it reacts with metals?(b) Write the equation for the reaction of dilute nitric acid with copper.

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(a) Dilute acid is generally considered a typical acid except for its reaction with metals since it does not liberate hydrogen. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and the nascent oxygen formed oxidizes the hydrogen to water.

(b) 3Cu + 8HNO3 → 3Cu(NO3)2 + 4H2O +2NO



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