5.1 - Laboratory Preparation (Zinc + Dilute Acid)
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Practice Questions
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What is produced when zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?
💡 Hint: Look for the product in the chemical equation.
What type of acid should be used for the reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about safety in the lab.
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What is the by-product of the reaction between zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid?
💡 Hint: Think about the reaction products.
True or False: Concentrated acids should be used safely when preparing hydrogen gas.
💡 Hint: Recall the safety practices discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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If you were to use concentrated hydrochloric acid instead of dilute while preparing hydrogen from zinc, what potential hazards may arise?
💡 Hint: Consider the risks involved with high reactivity of strong acids.
Describe an experiment to measure the volume of hydrogen produced using zinc and dilute sulfuric acid.
💡 Hint: Focus on gas collection methods you learned.
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