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Why does the reactivity of aluminum increases when we dip it into HNO3?​

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Answered by aspiibam
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Explanation:

When aluminium is dipped in nitric acid a layer of aluminium oxide is formed on the metal. This happens because nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. The layer of aluminium oxide prevents further reaction of aluminium. Due to this, the reactivity of aluminium decreases.

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