Name two metals which will displace hydrogen from dilute acids, and two metals which will not.

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answered Apr 25, 2017 by sarthaks (25,122 points) 9 24 36
 
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Metals that are more reactive than hydrogen displace it from dilute acids.
For example: sodium and potassium.
Metals that are less reactive than hydrogen do not displace it.
For example: copper and silver.

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