Why is it that nonmetals do not displace hydrogen from dilute acid?
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Because hydrogen itself is a non metal but having metallic character
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Generally, the non-metals do not react with dilute acids. This is because when a substance reacts with acids, it provides electrons to the H+ ions produced by the acids. Non-metals are themselves acceptors of electrons so there is no way they can donate electrons to the hydrogen ion of the acid.
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