What happens when metallic magnesium reacts with dilute nitric acid?

What happens when metallic magnesium reacts with dilute nitric acid?

Answer: The reaction of very weak nitric acid with metallic magnesium produces magnesium nitrate and hydrogen gas.

Mg + 2HNO3 = Mg(NO3)2 + H2 ↑

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