Gold will not dissolve in either concentrated nitric acid or concentrated hydrochloric acid. However, the metal does dissolve in a mixture of the acids (one part HNO3 and three parts HCl by volume), called aqua regia. (a) Write a balanced equation for this reaction. (Hint: Among the products are HAuCl4 and NO2) (b) What is the function of HCl?
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