If we add zinc in sulphuric acid what will happen?
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Solution
metal + acid -> metal salt + hydrogen zinc + sulphuric acid -> zinc sulphate + hydrogen
The zinc will react with sulphuric acid forming zinc sulphate dissolved in solution and releasing hydrogen gas. Zn (s) + H2SO4 (aq) ---> ZnSO4 (aq) + H2 (g)