Question

What happens when metals and non-metals are mixed with acid ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Produces hydrogen gas

Explanation:

Metals and non metals react with acids to give rise to corresponding metallic salt and hydrogen gas

Answer 2

Metals with Acid

When metals react with acid, it produces salt along with hydrogen gas

Example: 2Na + 2HCl ==> 2NaCl + $\rm H_{2}$

Non-metals with Acid

Generally, non metals do not react with acids