Which gas is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a reactive metal? Write the chemical reaction when iron reacts with dilute $H_2SO_4$.
Hydrogen gas is evolved when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a reactive metal.
When iron reacts with dilute $H _{2} SO _{4}$ iron $(II)$ sulphate with the evolution of hydrogen gas is formed.
$Fe _{( s )}+ H _{2} SO _{4( aq )} \longrightarrow FeSO _{4( aq )}+ H _{2( g )}$
Which of the following pairs will give displacement reactions ?
You must have seen tarnished copper vessels being cleaned with lemon or tamarind juice. Explain why these sour substances are effective in cleaning the vessels.
You are given a hammer, a battery, a bulb, wires and a switch.
$(a)$ How could you use them to distinguish between samples of metals and non-metals ?
$(b)$ Assess the usefulness of these tests in distinguishing between metals and non-metals.
Which of the following methods is suitable for preventing an iron frying pan from rusting ?
$(i)$ Write the electron-dot structures for sodium. oxygen and magnesium.
$(ii)$ Show the formation of $Na _{2} O$ and $MgO$ by the transfer of electrons.
$(iii)$ What are the ions present in these compounds ?