Metals Reacting With Acid Flashcards
1
Q
Potassium
A
EXPLODES with acid.
too dangerous to carry out in lab
2
Q
Sodium
A
EXPLODES with acid.
too dangerous to carry out in lab
3
Q
Calcium
A
Reacts VIGOROUSLY with acid. Lots of bubbles of hydrogen produced.
4
Q
Magnesium
A
Reacts READILY/QUICKLY with acid. Lots of bubbles of hydrogen produced.
5
Q
Zinc
A
Reacts SLOWLY with acid.
6
Q
Iron
A
Reacts SLOWLY with acid. Pale green solution [iron(II) chloride] obtained as bubble of hydrogen produced.
7
Q
Lead
A
VERY SLOW reaction.
8
Q
Copper & Silver
A
No reaction.