A piece of magnesium metal was reacted with each of the following acids: 3 M HCl, 3 M acetic acid (Ka=1.8 • 10-5) and 3 M HF (Ka=6.8•10-4). Rank this acids in decreasing order of reactivity. Explain as well.

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A piece of magnesium metal was reacted with each of the following acids:

3 M HCl, 3 M acetic acid (Ka=1.8 • 10-5) and 3 M HF (Ka=6.8•10-4). Rank this acids in decreasing order of reactivity. Explain as well. 

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