Use the following information to answer the next question.
When put in dilute hydrochloric acid, metal X reacts to produce hydrogen gas. However, when the same experiment is repeated with metal Y, hydrogen gas is not evolved. |
The information given in which alternative correctly represents the metals X and Y?
X | Y |
Copper | Magnesium |
X | Y |
Zinc | Silver |
X | Y |
Calcium | Aluminium |
X | Y |
Mercury | Gold |