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True or false? Only metals above hydrogen in the reactivity series react with acids to make a salt and hydrogen.

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Metals above hydrogen in the reactivity series will displace hydrogen from acids, forming a salt and releasing hydrogen gas. Metals below hydrogen in the reactivity series are not reactive enough to displace hydrogen and will not react with acids to form hydrogen gas.

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