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Why alkaline earth metals react slowly with strong acids:

 

Option: 1

Because of the formation of sulphides

 


Option: 2

Because of the formation of carbonates.

 


Option: 3

Because of the formation of oxides.

 


Option: 4

Because of the formation of sulphates.


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The thin layer of oxides on the surface of metal passivates the metal and renders a slow reaction with the acid.

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