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The reaction between barium metal and excess dilute sulphuric acid stops after a very short time. Why?

This is a question from a 2007 Chemistry AS level paper. How would I answer it?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    My guess would be that insoluble BaSO4 builds up on the surface of the barium metal and blocks the access.

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