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Question
During the reaction of some metals with dilute hydrochloric acid, following observations are made.
The temperature of the reaction mixture rises when aluminium (Al) is added.
Explain this observation giving suitable reason.
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Solution
The reaction of aluminium (Al) with dilute HCl is of exothermic nature. Therefore the temperature rises.
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