Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
dilute solutions of hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄), and nitric acid (HNO₃) react with active metals to produce a salt and hydrogen gas.
Active metals react strongly and quickly with other elements and compounds due to the electrons in its structure and its ease of sharing the electrons with other elements.
The most active metals are found in Groups 1 and 2 of the Periodic Table (i.e. the left side), and include lithium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Metals such as aluminium, lead, and zinc, are less active than magnesium or calcium, but are generally still labelled as 'active'. Metals such as copper, gold, or silver are inactive and will not react.
Therefore, in the provided question, all the metals listed, except for copper, will produce a metal salt + hydrochloric acid. Copper will not react.
In general:
- metal + HCl = metal chloride + H₂
- metal + H₂SO₄ = metal sulphate + H₂
- metal + HNO₃ = metal nitrate + H₂