WAEC Chemistry 2025 Objective — Question 41
Question 41 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following metals would not release hydrogen when reacted with dilute HCl?
- A. calcium
- B. silverCorrect
- C. iron
- D. zinc
Explanation
Metals that are above hydrogen in the reactivity series will release hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute HCl. However, silver is below hydrogen in the reactivity series, so it does not react with dilute HCl to release hydrogen.
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