Science, Tech, Math › Science Nonoxidizing Acid Definition Print Hydrochloric acid is an example of a nonoxidizing acid. Hailshadow, Getty Images Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on July 08, 2019 A nonoxidizing acid is an acid that cannot act as an oxidizing agent. While many acids are good oxidizers, they don't all technically oxidize in any given reaction. Read More Acid Definition and Examples By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Nonoxidizing Acid Examples Hydrochloric acid, hydroiodic acid, hydrobromic acid, hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid are all nonoxidizing acids. Example Use The element beryllium dissolves in a nonoxidizing acid, such as hydrochloric or dilute sulfuric acid, but not in water or nitric acid. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Nonoxidizing Acid Definition." ThoughtCo, Aug. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/definition-of-nonoxidizing-acid-605414. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2020, August 29). Nonoxidizing Acid Definition. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-nonoxidizing-acid-605414 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Nonoxidizing Acid Definition." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-nonoxidizing-acid-605414 (accessed April 24, 2024). copy citation