What happens when sulphuric acid reacts with zinc metal?

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When sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) reacts with zinc metal, zinc sulphate (ZnSO₄) and hydrogen gas (H₂) are formed. The chemical reaction is as follows:

H₂SO₄ + Zn $\to$ ZnSO₄ + H₂

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