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Metals replace hydrogen from dilute acids, whereas non-metals do not. Why? |
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Answer» ____________________________________________ ᑫᑌᗴՏTIOᑎ :::: Metals replace hydrogen from dilute acid, whereas non-metals do not. Why? having trouble with your answer? here it is...!! ____________________________________________ Hydrogen from dilute acids can only be replaced if electrons are supplied to H+ IONS of the acid. H2SO4(AQ) ---------) 2H+(aq) + SO4²‐(aq) 2H+ + 2e‐ ---------) H2(G) HCl(aq) ----------) H+(aq) + Cl‐(aq) H+ + e‐ ----------) H 2H ----------) H2(g) Metals have a tendency to lose electrons and HENCE they supply electrons, i.e., they are electron donors. That is why metals displace hydrogen from dilute acids. On the other hand, non-metal is an electron acceptor. It cannot supply electrons to H+ and hence, it does not replace hydrogen from dilute acids. ____________________________________________ #answer_with_quality ✔ |
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