Acetic acid is a typical acid. Write one equation in each case for its reaction with
(a) a metal, (b) a base/alkali,
(c) a carbonate, (d) a bicarbonate.

Q. Acetic acid is typical acid. Write one equation in each case for its reaction with
(a) a metal
(b) a base/alkali
(c) a carbonate
(d) a bicarbonate

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Q. (a) Dilute nitric acid is generally considered a typical acid except for its reaction with metals. In what way is dilute nitric acid different from other acids when it reacts with metals?
(b) Write the equation for the reaction of dilute nitric acid with copper. [4 MARKS]

Q.

Write balanced equations to satisfy each statement.

(a) Acid + Active metal $\to$ Salt + Hydrogen

(b) Acid + Base $\to$ Salt + Water

(c) Acid + Carbonate $\to$ Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide

or bicarbonate

(d) Acid + Sulphite or bisulphite $\to$ Salt + Water + Sulphur dioxide

(e) Acid + Sulphide $\to$ Salt + Hydrogen Sulphide

Q.

What do you notice when acetic acid reacts with
(a) litmus,

(b) metals,
(c) alkalies,

(d) alcohol?

Q. Dilute nitric acid is generally considered a typical acid except for its reaction with metals. In what way is dilute nitric acid different from other acids when it reacts with metals.