Reaction of metals and nonmetals with Acids

• Metals react with acids producing hydrogen gas. With some metals the reaction is very fast and vigorous, while with others it is slow. Hydrogen gas produced burns with a pop sound when a burning match stick is brought near to the test tube.

Example:

• Sodium reacts with HCl to form Sodium chloride and Hydrogen.

• Zinc reacts with sulphuric acid to form Zinc sulphate and Hydrogen

• Magnesium reacts with sulphuric acid to form Magnesium sulphate and Hydrogen

• Aluminium reacts with Hydrochloric acid to form Aluminium chloride and Hydrogen.

• Non metals generally do not react with acids.