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Question
State what happens when concentrated HNO3 is added to:
Iron
Very Short Answer
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Solution
Iron becomes passive due to the formation of an extremely thin, unreactive layer of iron oxide (Fe3O4) on its surface, which stops further reaction.
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Chapter 10: Study of Compounds: Nitric Acid - Intext Question [Page 205]
