Question

HOW DO BASES REACT WITH METALS??

Answer 1

Reaction of Base with Metals: When alkali (base) reacts with metal, it produces salt and hydrogen gas. Example: Sodium hydroxide gives hydrogen gas and sodium zincate when reacts with zinc metal. Sodium aluminate and hydrogen gas are formed when sodium hydroxide reacts with aluminium metal.

Answer 2

Hey mate, here is your answer.

When alkali (base) reacts with metal, it produces salt and hydrogen gas.

Alkali + Metal ⇨ Salt + Hydrogen

The salt will always be the product when a base and metal react.

Hope it helps you.