chemistry question #3967

Ian, a 44 year old male from London asks on October 23, 2007,

Q:

How can I tell the difference between Zinc and Aluminium metal?
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the answer

David Harrington answered on November 9, 2007, A:

Zinc will dissolve in dilute hydrochloric (muriatic) acid, but aluminium will not.

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