Reactions of acids with metals Flashcards
1
Q
What is the result of the reaction between acids and some metals?
A
Production of salts and hydrogen.
2
Q
In what terms can the reaction between acids and metals be explained?
A
In terms of gain or loss of electrons, as redox reactions.
3
Q
Which specific metals and acids are the reactions limited to?
A
Magnesium, zinc, and iron with hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
4
Q
What are the products of the reaction between acids and metals?
A
Salts and hydrogen.
5
Q
What term is used to describe the nature of these acid-metal reactions?
A
Redox reactions, explained in terms of gain or loss of electrons.
6
Q
Can students focus on any metal-acid reaction, or is there a limitation?
A
Knowledge is limited to reactions of magnesium, zinc, and iron with hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
