Which of the Following Metals Will Dissolve in HCl

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following metals will dissolve in HCl?

• A) Ca
• B) Na
• C) Cd
• D) Ni
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Salt Deposits

Concentrations of salt left behind when water evaporates, forming layers underground or on the surface.

Less Dense

Describes a lower mass per unit volume of a substance, often causing it to float atop more dense materials.

Continental Crust

The thick part of the Earth's crust that forms the large landmasses, typically composed of less dense rocks like granite.

Continental Slope

The steep slope extending from the outer edge of the continental shelf down to the continental rise or the ocean floor.