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Describe the reactions of dilute sulphuric acid with metals.

Describe the reactions of dilute sulphuric acid with metals.

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- It reacts with metals above hydrogen in the reactivity series to produce a salt and hydrogen.
- With potassium and sodium, reaction is violent.


Note:
- Copper is below hydrogen in reactivity series hence can’t displace hydrogen form dilute sulphuric (VI) acid.

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Kavungya answered the question on April 29, 2019 at 12:18

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