Which of the metals below will dissolve in hydrochloric acid, HCl? gold, Au copper, Cu silver, Ag magnesium, Mg

Magnesium (Mg)

The reason for this is the reactivity of the listed metals. Gold and silver are extremely unreactive metals. It is because of this unreactive nature that they remain in good condition for long periods of time, and are preferred in jewelry. Copper, although more reactive than gold and silver, is still not reactive enough to react with HCl.

The only metal that will react is magnesium.