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Write any four chemical properties of acids. |
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Answer» Chemical properties of acids : 1) Active metals react with acids and liberate hydrogen gas Zn + HCl → ZnCl2 + H2 ↑ 2) Acids react with bases to form salt and water. HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H2O(I) 3) Acids react with metallic oxides to form salt and water. MgO(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2O(I) 4) Acids react with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates and release carbon dioxide gas. CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + H2O(I) + CO2(g) ↑ Ca(HCO3)2(I) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + 2H20((| + 2CO2(g) ↑ |
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