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Reaction of Metals with Acid

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The metal X reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form a gas Y.The metal X also reacts with sodium hydroxide solution (on heating) to form the same gas Y.When a lighted matchstick is applied,this gas burns by producing a 'pop' sound.

(a) Name two metals which could behave like X.

(b) Name the gas Y.

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Solution

(a) Aluminium ; Zinc

(b) Hydrogen

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