If Al is above Co in the activity series of metals, which of the following will occur if Al metal is put into a solution of cobalt nitrate? Select one: a. a redox reaction takes place b. the Al strip dissolves c. all of the above d. the Al strip becomes coated with cobalt

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If Al is above Co in the activity series of metals, which of the following will occur if Al metal is put into a solution of cobalt nitrate?

Select one:
a. a redox reaction takes place
b. the Al strip dissolves
c. all of the above
d. the Al strip becomes coated with cobalt
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