acids and metals Flashcards
1
Q
acids react with metals like
A
magnesium, zinc,
2
Q
what do acids and metals make
A
to make a salt and hydrogen
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3
Q
when magnesium and hydrochloric acid react what does it make
what are the observations
A
magnesuim chloride + hydrogen
grey solid magnesuim disappears colourless solution produced heat released bubbles
4
Q
what does hydrogen cause in this reaction
A
bubbling during the reaction
5
Q
how can hydrogen be detected in a reaction
A
it can be detected using a burning splint which produces a squeaky pop sound
the hydrogen burns in oxygen producing water
6
Q
whats the equation for the test of hydrogen
A
2h2 02 = 2h20
7
Q
when a metal reacts with a acid does neutralisation occur and why
A
it doesnt occur as hydrogen is produced instead of water
