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21 June, 13:09

How does magnesium and nitric acid react? (Observations)

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  1. 21 June, 15:25
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    It depends on the strength of the nitric acid. With dilute acid magnesium nitrate and hydrogen gas is formed. The gas reacts violently with a naked flame.

    With concentrated nitric acid a violent reaction occurs and lots of reddish brown fumes of nitrogen oxides (NO and NO2) are produced.
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