Saved Bookmarks
| 1. |
Expain the reaction of aluminium towards acid. |
|
Answer» Solution :Aluminium reacts with dil. HCI liberating hydrogen. `2AI_((s)) + 6HCI _(AQ) to 2AICI_(3(aq)) + 3H_(2(g)).` Aluminium becomes passive when TREATED with conc. `HNO_(3)` due to the FORMATION of a thin PROTECTIVE layer of oxide `(AI_(2)O_(3))` on its SURFACE. |
|