The equation shows that Nitric acid (HNO3) reacts with the metal Aluminium (Al) to form the salt Aluminium nitrate (Al(NO3)3) and Hydrogen (H2).
- Reaction conditions
This reaction occurs when Nitric acid directly interacts with Aluminium metal. The reaction conditions are the presence of Nitric acid and Aluminium metal, at room temperature.
- Reaction process
- Step 1: The reaction between Al and HNO3 to create Al(NO3)3 and H2
- Step 2: Continue the reaction until Al or HNO3 is depleted.
- Phenomena that occur
When the reaction takes place, we see Hydrogen gas (H2) bubbles rising from the solution, while Aluminium gradually corrodes. What remains after the reaction is a solution of Aluminium nitrate salt.