GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS SUBSTANCES METALS AND NON METALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hydrogen gas produce when metal react with-
A
Salt
B
Acid
C
Base
D
Both acid & base
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In general, acids react with metals to give salt and release hydrogen gas. In general, bases do not react with metals and release hydrogen gas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bases also react with certain metals, like zinc or aluminum, to produce hydrogen gas. For example, sodium hydroxide reacts with zinc and water to form sodium zincate and hydrogen gas.

Detailed explanation-3: -When a base reacts with a metal, it involves the formation of salt along with the liberation of hydrogen gas.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid, it produces zinc chloride and hydrogen gas.

Detailed explanation-5: -Generally, metals react with acids to give salt and hydrogen gas.

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