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Complete the following reaction:

Zn+NaOH


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Solution

  • Zinc and Aluminium are amphoteric metals as they react with both acids and bases.
  • Zinc is an example of a transition metal that demonstrates mild reactivity.
  • Since zinc(Zn) is amphoteric, it interacts with the evolution of hydrogen gas(H2) to form Sodium zincate(Na2ZnO2) with Sodium hydroxide(NaOH).
  • At a temperature near 550 °C, these reactions occur.
  • This reaction is an example of an endothermic reaction.
  • Zn(s)Zinc+NaOH(aq)SodiumHydroxideNa2ZnO2(s)SodiumZincate+H2(g)Hydrogangas

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