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Question
Using dilute sulphuric acid how would you differentiate between:
Copper and magnesium
How would you identify the gaseous products evolved.
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Solution
Action of dil. H2SO4 on
Copper — has no action
Magnesium — produces H2 burns with blue flame with pop-sound.
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