Chemistry
Acetic acid is a typical acid. Write one equation in each case for its reaction with
(a) a metal
(b) a base/alkali
(c) a carbonate
(d) a bicarbonate
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(a) a metal
2CH3COOH + Zn ⟶ (CH3COO)2Zn + H2 ↑
(b) a base/alkali
CH3COOH + NaOH ⟶ CH3COONa + H2O
(c) a carbonate
2CH3COOH + Na2CO3 ⟶ 2CH3COONa + H2O + CO2 ↑
(d) a bicarbonate
CH3COOH + NaHCO3 ⟶ CH3COONa + H2O + CO2 ↑
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