Which of the following compounds can be produced by the combination of a metal with an acid?
(a) iron chloride
(b) magnesium oxide
(c) copper sulphide
(d) carbon dioxide
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Solution
(a) iron chloride
Generally, metals react with acids to form the salt of the acid and hydrogen gas. Iron reacts with hydrochloric acid to form iron chloride (salt) and hydrogen gas.