Name the gas evolved when zinc granules are treated/heated with: (a) Hydrochloric acid solution Sodium hydroxide solution
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
When zinc granules are treated with hydrochloric acid, hydrogen gas is liberated with zinc chloride Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
When zinc granules are treated with sodium hydroxide, Hydrogen gas is evolved with sodium zincate Zn(s) + 2NaOH(aq) → Na2ZnO2(aq) + H2(g)