Metal & Acid Reactions as Redox Reactions (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What type of reaction occurs when a metal reacts with an acid?
What type of reaction occurs when a metal reacts with an acid?
A redox reaction
What happens to the metal in a metal-acid reaction?
What happens to the metal in a metal-acid reaction?
It is oxidised (loses electrons)
What happens to hydrogen ions in a metal-acid reaction?
What happens to hydrogen ions in a metal-acid reaction?
They are reduced (gain electrons)
What are the products when a metal reacts with an acid?
What are the products when a metal reacts with an acid?
Salt and hydrogen gas
What products form when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid?
What products form when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid?
Zinc chloride and hydrogen gas
What role does the metal play in a metal-acid redox reaction?
What role does the metal play in a metal-acid redox reaction?
Reducing agent
What role does the acid play in a metal-acid redox reaction?
What role does the acid play in a metal-acid redox reaction?
Oxidising agent
What determines the identity of the salt produced in a metal-acid reaction?
What determines the identity of the salt produced in a metal-acid reaction?
The metal and acid used
What salt is formed when sodium reacts with hydrochloric acid?
What salt is formed when sodium reacts with hydrochloric acid?
Sodium chloride
What salt forms when sodium reacts with sulfuric acid?
What salt forms when sodium reacts with sulfuric acid?
Sodium sulphate
Which metals react readily with weak or dilute acids?
Which metals react readily with weak or dilute acids?
Sodium, lithium, and magnesium
Which metal won't react with acids under any conditions?
Which metal won't react with acids under any conditions?
Platinum