Question

Write the reactions : (i) When metal reacts with acid

(ii) When base reacts with base reacts with metal.
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Answer 1

Answer:

1) Na + 2HCl -> NaCl2 + H2

2) Zn + 2NaOH -> Na2ZnO2 + H2

Answer 2

• when an acid reacts with metal, a salt and hydrogen are produced : acid + metal -> salt + hydrogen
• when alkali (base) reacts with metal it produces salt and hydrogen gas

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