4.3.1

Reactions of Metals with Acids

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Reaction of Metals with Acids

When acids react with metals, hydrogen and a salt are always formed. The first part of the salt's name comes from the metal involved. The second part of the name comes from the acid.

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Example 1

  • Magnesium + hydrochloric acid → magnesium chloride + hydrogen
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Example 2

  • Zinc + sulfuric acid → zinc sulfate + hydrogen
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Example 3

  • Iron + sulfuric acid → iron sulfate + hydrogen

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1Atomic Structure

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3Quantitative Chemistry

4Chemical Changes

5Energy Changes

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