What is the general equation for the reaction of metals with acids?
The general equation for the reaction of metals with acids is: Metal + Acid → Salt + Hydrogen.
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What happens when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid?
When magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid, it forms magnesium chloride (a salt) and hydrogen gas.
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Describe how a metal's reactivity affects its reaction with acid.
Highly reactive metals react violently with acids producing lots of gas buubles, a fire or even an explosion.
Moderately reactive metals react fairly well producing some gas bubbles.
Unreactive metals no change when placed in acids.
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What are the products of the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid?
When zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid, it forms zinc chloride and hydrogen.
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What are the products of the reaction between magnesium and sulfuric acid?
When magnesium reacts with sulfuric acid, it forms magnesium sulfate and hydrogen.
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