Question

Zinc granules on treating with an acid X, form the zinc sulphate (ZnSO4)
salt along with the evolution of a gas Y which burns with a pop sound when
brought near to a burning candle.
(a) Identify X and Y
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction
(c) Is this acid strong or weak give reason

Answer 1

Answer:

Zinc granules on treating with an acid X, form the zinc sulphate (ZnSO4) salt along with the evolution of a gas Y which burns with a pop sound when brought near to a burning candle. Identify the acid X and gas evolved Y. Answer- d. X- Hydrochloric acid and Hydrogen gas.