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Post-UTME Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 1

Question 1 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of these metals, Mg, Fe, Pb and Cu will dissolve in dilute HCl if air is blown through the solution?

  • A. Mg and Fe onlyCorrect
  • B. all the metal
  • C. Mg, Fe and Cu
  • D. Mg, Fe and Pb

Explanation

Only the more reactive metals (Mg, Fe) readily dissolve in dilute HCl under these conditions.

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