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For questions about metals in general and their physical or chemical properties. For characteristic properties and reactions of d and f block metals specifically, use the [transition-metals] and [rare-earth-elements] tags respectively instead.
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Why doesn't hydrochloric acid oxidize tin to tin(IV) chloride?
Diluted hydrochloric acid oxidizes tin to $\ce{Sn^2+}$ ion:
$$\ce{Sn + HCl(aq) -> SnCl2(aq) + H2(g)}$$
Why is oxidation not complete? $\ce{Sn^4+}$ has closed shell and is more stable.
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The difference between Zn and Al on acid and base reaction
Because it was written on my textbook that Zn and Al dissolves in acid and alkali, I tried.
When I put Al in NaOH solution it reacted immediately. But when I put Zn in the same concentration of NaOH s …
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What do you think is happening to aluminium in salt water with rusted copper?
I put some aluminium foil and rusted copper(namely a Japanese 10 yen coin) in saturated NaCl solution.
After some minutes tiny amount of small bubbles were observed on the surface of the foil.
After s …