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ProfessorCopper is considered to be a relatively unreactive metal. However, it can slowly react with oxygen in the air to form a layer of copper oxide on its surface, which is known as tarnishing. Additionally, copper can react with certain acids and other substances under specific conditions.
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Is lead reactive or nonreactive?
Lead is a moderately reactive metal. It reacts slowly with air and water, but does not react as vigorously as highly reactive metals like sodium or potassium.
Is argon reactive or nonreactive nonmetal?
Argon is a nonreactive noble gas. It is considered nonmetallic in its properties, and it is inert and does not readily form chemical compounds with other elements.
Is silicon a reactive or nonreactive?
Silicon is considered to be relatively nonreactive because it forms a protective layer of silicon dioxide when exposed to oxygen in the air, preventing further reaction with other substances. However, under certain conditions, it can react with other elements to form compounds known as silicates.
What are the products when metals react with strong acids?
Usually, an acid reacts with a metal to form a metal salt and hydrogen. However this depends if the metal is reactive or not. For example, magnesium, (Mg) is a violently reactive metal to hydrochloric acid; therefore, making magnesium chloride and hydrogen:Magnesium+Hydrochloric acid=Magnesium chloride+HydrogenAlso, if an experiment takes place, between a metal and a acid, bubbles will appear showing hydrogen. But remember, only with reactive metals!However, if the metal is nonreactive it will not react with dilute acids such as;sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid. Take copper for example. Copper is nonreactive to dilute acids. However, a brief reaction still takes place, but not all the copper will react. When the reaction takes place a layer of either copper sulfate, copper chloride, or copper nitrate will form between the dilute acid and the copper. Not all the copper has reacted, (only a layer). This layer with the remaining copper is insoluble in water, and quickly forms a coating around the copper which prevents further attacks from acids. You can also know if metals are nonreactive or reactive, by looking at the reactivity series. They go in order starting with the most reactive.Most reactive1. Potassium2. Sodium3. Calcium4.magnesium5.aluminum6.Zinc7.IronLeast reactive8. Tin9. Lead10. Copper11. Silver12. Gold13. PlatinumRead more: What_is_formed_when_an_acid_reacts_with_a_metal
Is molybdenum reactive or nonreactive?
Molybdenum is considered a moderately reactive metal. It does not react with water or oxygen at room temperature, but it can react with acids and certain other chemicals under appropriate conditions.
