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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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