JAMB Chemistry 2002 Question 40

Question 40

Metals and their Compounds

Hydrogen is readily released when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with

  1. A.Cu
  2. B.Na
  3. C.Au
  4. D.Ag
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Na)

Explanation

Sodium is above hydrogen in the activity series, so it displaces hydrogen from the acid. Copper, gold and silver are below hydrogen and do not.