Question

Write a short note on the reactions of metals and non - metals with acids?

Answer 1

Answer:

non- metals generally do not react with acids but metals react with acids and produce hydrogen gas that burns with a 'pop' sound. You must have noticed that copper does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid even on heating but it reacts with sulphuric acid.

Answer 2

Answer:

acids react with most of the metals,when they react salt is formed.non metals does not react with acids and they do not produce salts when reacted with acids.