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4. Outline the reactions of acids with metals

Mission Objectives

Identify and write the word equation for the reaction of acids with metals

Predict the products of the reaction of magnesium and iron with hydrochloric acid

Carry out a simple experiment to observe the reaction of magnesium and iron with hydrochloric acid

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Words and meanings to learn

sulphuric acid

a strong acid made by oxidising solutions of sulphur dioxide and used in large quantities as an industrial and laboratory reagent

metal

a material which is usually hard and shiny and a good conductor of heat and electricity

hydrogen

a colourless and odourless gas; it has the atomic number 1

salt

something which is produced when a metal reacts with an acid, or when an acid reacts with an alkali

squeaky pop test

a test which shows if hydrogen is present

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Required Resources

Resources: 1M hydrochloric acid, pipette, metal sample: magnesium, iron, lead, zinc, aluminium, splint, candle matches, test tubes and rack and a boiling tube. 

Core Handout: Card cut-outs to accompany the 'Making Salts' activity and instructions for the reactivity activity. 

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