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If the following equation true?

publish date2023/12/31 06:21:00 UTC

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HNO3 + Au → AuNO3 + H

True
False

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


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