Question

why metals can replace hydrogen from dilute acid but non metals cannot​

Answer 1

Answer:

Some metals displace hydrogen from dillute acids whereas non metals do not.

Explanation:

Unlike metals non metals don't have the tendency to lose electrons. So hydrogen cannot become stable as it needs an electron more to attain the nearest Noble gas helium's configuration.

Whereas metals lose electrons which are accepted by hydrogen

however metals which are more reactive than hydrogen alone can displace them

Answer 2

Answer:

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