Metals replace hydrogen from dilute acids, whereas non-metals do not. Why?

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Metals replace hydrogen from dilute acids, whereas non-metals do not. Why?

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answered Jan 17, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 11
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Hydrogen from dilute acids can only be replaced if electrons are supplied to H+ ions of the acid.

Metals have a tendency to lose electrons and hence they supply electrons, i.e., they are electron
donors. That is why metals displace hydrogen from dilute acids. On the other hand, non-metal is an electron acceptor. It cannot supply electrons to H+ and hence, it does not displace hydrogen from dilute acids.

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