acids and metals Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
how does a metal react with hydrochloric acid
A
metal + hydrochloric acid = metal chloride + hydrogen
2
Q
describe how to test for hydrogen gas
A
collect gas by holding a test tube above the reaction test tube
light a splint
hold splint in test tube that contains gas
if splint goes out with squeaky pop there is hydrogen
3
Q
what metals react from highest to lowest
A
magnesium
zinc
iron
lead
copper, solver, gold
