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Q16) Explain the reaction of metals and non-metals with acids and bases.

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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. ... Non-metals do not generally react with acids because when a substance, reacts with acids it provides electrons to the H+ ions produced by the acids.

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