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Aluminium's reactivity decreases when dipped in HNO₃

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When aluminium is dipped in nitric acid a layer of aluminium oxide is formed on the metal. This happens because nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. The layer ofaluminium oxide prevents further reaction of aluminium. Due to this, the reactivity of aluminium decreases.

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Q. Why the reactivity of a piece of aluminium metal decreases if it is dipped in

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Q. Assertion :Reactivity of aluminium decreases when it is dipped in nitric acid. Reason: A protective layer of aluminium nitrate is formed when aluminium is dipped in nitric acid.

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