NCERT Question 5 (c) - Chapter 2 Class 10 - Acids, Bases and Salts (Term 1)

Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reaction taking

place when –

(c) dilute sulphuric acid reacts with aluminium powder.

Answer:

Zinc, Magnesium, Aluminium and iron are metals.

Acid reacts with Metals to form Salt and Hydrogen Gas

Acid + Metals → Salt + Hydrogen Gas

(c) Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with aluminium powder.

Aluminium + Sulphuric Acid → Aluminium Sulphate + Hydrogen Gas

2Al(s) +3H ₂ SO ₄ (aq) → Al ₂ (SO ₄ ) 3 (s) + 3H ₂ (g)