question_answer 23)

               Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reaction taking place when:                  (a) Dilute sulphuric add reacts with zinc granules                 (b) Dilute hydrochloric add reacts with magnesium ribbon   (c) Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with aluminium powder   (d) Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron fillings.            

Answer:

(a) Zinc + Sulphuric acids (dil). Zinc sulphate + Hydrogen                      (b) Magnesium ribbon + Hydrochloric add (dil.) Magnesium chloride + Hydrogen        (c) Aluminium powder + Sulphuric acid (dil.)  Aluminium sulphate + Hydrogen                                       (d) Iron filings + Hydrochloric acid (dil.)  Iron(II) chloride + Hydrogen