Views today: 5.03k. Aqua regia is a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid concentrations, usually one portion of the former by volume to three portions of the latter. The alchemists gave this mixture its name (literally, "royal water") due to its ability to dissolve gold and other so-called noble metals. Aqua regia is a fuming liquid which is ...
Aqua Regia Definition. Aqua regia is a mixture of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO 3) at a ratio of either 3:1 or 4:1. It is a reddish-orange or yellowish-orange fuming liquid. The term is a Latin phrase, meaning "king's water". The name reflects the ability of aqua regia to dissolve the noble metals gold, platinum, and palladium.
Aqua Regia Definition. Aqua regia is a mixture of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO 3) at a ratio of either 3:1 or 4:1. It is a reddish-orange or yellowish-orange fuming liquid. The term is a Latin phrase, meaning "king's water". The name reflects the ability of aqua regia to dissolve the noble metals gold, platinum, and palladium.