Question

A grey coloured metal 'A' (atomic weight =65 )is used in making dry cell.
It reacts with dilute HCl to liberate a colourless gas.
i) Identify the metal A
ii) Name the gas evolved
iii) Give the suitable characteristic test for the gas​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 - The metal is zinc ( Zn)

2 - The gas evolved is hydrogen

3 - when a burning splinter is kept in , I burns with pale blue flame with pop sound