When metal X is treated with a dilute acid Y, then a gas Z is evolved which burns readily by making a little explosion.
(a) Name any two metals which can behave like metal X.
(b) Name any two acids which can behave like acid Y.
(c ) Name the gas Z.
(d) Is the gas Z lighter than or heavier than air ?
(e) Is the reaction between metal X and dilute acid Y exothermic or endothermic ?
(f) By taking a specific example of metal X and dilute acid Y write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction which takes place. Also indicate physical states of all the reactants and products.

Answer

(a) Zinc and Iron (b) Dilute hydrochloric acid and Dilute sulphuric acid (c ) Hydrogen (d) Lighter than air (e ) Exothermic (f) Suppose metal X is zinc (Zn) and acid Y is dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl) ; `Zn (s) + 2HCl (aq) to ZnCl_(2) (aq) +H_(2)(g)`