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If the following equation true?
publish date: 2023/12/31 06:21:00 UTC
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HNO3 + Au → AuNO3 + H
Correct Answer
False
Explanation
Gold is below hydrogen in the activity series. As such, it will not replace hydrogen in a compound with the nitrate ion. No reaction is predicted.
| Activity Series for Cation Replacement in Single Replacement Reactions |
|---|
| Li |
| K |
| Ba |
| Sr |
| Ca |
| Na |
| Mg |
| Al |
| Mn |
| Zn |
| Cr |
| Fe |
| Ni |
| Sn |
| Pb |
| H2 |
| Cu |
| Hg |
| Ag |
| Pd |
| Pt |
| Au |
Reference
Beginning Chemistry v. 1.0