4.2.1 Reactions of Acids with Metals

• What do all acids contain?

  Hydrogen.
• What happens when an acid reacts with a metal?

  Salt and hydrogen is formed.
• What do salts made from hydrochloric acid end in?

  Chloride.
• What do salts made from sulfuric acid end in?

  Sulfate.
• What do salts made from nitric acid end in?

  Nitrate.
• What do acids produce in aqueous solutions?


  Hydrogen ions (H+).
• What occurs when acids and metals react?

  A redox reaction.
• What is formed when magnesium and hydrochloric acid react?

  Magnesium chloride and hydrogen.
• What is formed when magnesium and sulphuric acid react?

  Magnesium sulfate and hydrogen.
• What is formed when zinc and hydrochloric acid react?

  Zinc chloride and hydrogen.
• What is formed when zinc and sulphuric acid react?

  Zinc sulfate and hydrogen.
• What is formed when iron and hydrochloric acid react?

  Iron chloride and hydrogen.
• What is formed when iron and sulphuric acid react?

  Iron sulfate and hydrogen.