Chapter 5, Problem 17RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Amongst the metals present in the activity series which will not react with non-oxidizing acids are to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Non-oxidizing acids are those acids whose anions are weaker oxidizing agents than hydronium $\left({\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{+}\right)$ ions.

The examples of non-oxidizing acids are $\text{HCl}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}$.