How do Acids and Bases React with Metals?
Acids and bases reacts with metals to form a salt and hydrogen gas. The general equation of this reaction can be given as:
Acid/Base + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen gas
Few examples of reaction of acid and base with different metals are given below:
Reaction of Acid with Metal
Acids react with certain metals, especially those higher in the reactivity series, to produce hydrogen gas (H2) and a metal salt. An example of a general equation for this reaction is given below:
2HCl(aq) + Zn(s)→ ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
In this reaction, hydrochloric acid(HCl) reacts with zinc(Zn) to produce zinc chloride (ZnCl2) and hydrogen gas.
Reaction of Base with Metal
Bases can also react with metals, to form salts and hydrogen gas. An example of a reaction of metal and a base is given below:
2NaOH(aq) + 2Al(s)+ 2H2O(l) → 2NaAlO2(aq) + 3H2(g)
In this reaction, aluminum(Al) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to produce sodium aluminate (2NaAlO2) and hydrogen gas.
Chemical Properties of Acid and Base
Acids and bases are two fundamental categories of chemical compounds that play an important role in various chemical reactions and processes. Acids are substances that can donate protons when dissolved in water and Bases are substances that can accept protons when dissolved in water.
This article will cover a complete explanation of all the chemical properties of acids and bases.
Table of Content
- How do Acids and Bases React with Metals
- How do Metal Carbonates and Metal Hydrogencarbonates React with Acids?
- How do Acids and Bases React with each other?
- Reaction of Metallic Oxides with Acids
- Reaction of a Non-metallic Oxide with Base