Which solution is used to dissolve gold?
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Aqua Regia is the solution used to dissolve gold.
Explanation:
- This is a type of solution which is very concentrated in nature.
- Due to its high concentration, it is able to dissolve the elements like gold and even platinum.
- Its characteristics are that it is very highly corrosive.
- The fluids are flaming hot and it is a combined solution of two types of acids namely, concentrated nitric acid and concentrated hydrochloric acid.
- They are divided into the ratios of 3:1. It had proved to be very useful during the time of the Nazis when people used to hide their gold medals by dissolving them so that the Nazis can’t find them.
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Aqua Regia is a mixture of two acids, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid. Now the exciting thing about Aqua Regia is that neither of the two acids by themselves can dissolve gold.
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