Both magnesium and alumnium react with an acidic solution


Both magnesium and alumnium react with an acidic solution to produce hydrogen. Why is that only one of the following equations correctly describes the reaction?

Mg(s) + 2H+(aq) --> Mg2+(aq) + H2(g)

Al(s) + 2H+(aq) --> Al3+(aq) + H2(g)

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