What reacts more readily with HCl...is it Ag (silver) or Mg (magnesium)
2007-01-02 12:42:34 · 3 answers · asked by Matt B 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Mg magnesium. Silver does not react, unless in the presence of HNO3 (aqua regia), because Ag is below H+ in the electromotive series. Mg is above.
2007-01-02 12:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, magnesium will react readily in HCl. Silver is much less reactive in acid.
To clarify, someone previously mentioned HNO3 as "aqua regia"; that is partially correct. Aqua Regia is actually a mixture of HNO3 (nitric acid) and hydrochloric acid in a 1:3 ratio of nitric to hydrochloric. It is the only mixture that will dissolve GOLD. It will likely dissolve silver also.
2007-01-02 14:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by Megan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magnesium is more active than Ag. Actually Ag rarely reacts with any acid.
2007-01-02 12:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by jackie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋