Due to their high reactivity, zinc (Zn) and magnesium (Mg) are the two metals that will displace hydrogen from dilute acids. Because gold (Au) and silver (Ag) are less reactive, they will not be able to replace hydrogen in dilute acids.
Due to their high reactivity, zinc (Zn) and magnesium (Mg) are the two metals that will displace hydrogen from dilute acids. Because gold (Au) and silver (Ag) are less reactive, they will not be able to replace hydrogen in dilute acids.