What is the general word equation for a reaction between a metal and an acid?
Metal + acid → salt + hydrogen
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What is the general word equation for a reaction between a metal and an acid?
Metal + acid → salt + hydrogen
What does the metal replace in an acid–metal reaction?
Hydrogen from the acid.
Which types of salt are formed by hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid?
Hydrochloric acid forms chlorides; sulfuric acid forms sulfates.
Which three metals are studied in reactions with hydrochloric and sulfuric acids?
Magnesium, zinc and iron.
Write the balanced symbol equation for magnesium reacting with hydrochloric acid.
Write the balanced symbol equation for zinc reacting with sulfuric acid.