Chemistry
Write an equation for the reactions of hydrochloric acid on :
(a) silver nitrate solution
(b) magnesium foil
(c) caustic soda solution
(d) zinc carbonate
(e) manganese (IV) oxide
(f) copper oxide
Hydrogen Chloride
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Answer
(a) Silver nitrate solution
AgNO3 + HCl ⟶ AgCl (white ppt.) + HNO3
(b) Magnesium foil
Mg + 2HCl ⟶ MgCl2 + H2
(c) Caustic soda solution
NaOH + HCl ⟶ NaCl + H2O
(d) Zinc carbonate
ZnCO3 + 2HCl [dil.] ⟶ ZnCl2 + H2O + CO2 [g.]
(e) Manganese (IV) oxide
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(f) Copper oxide
CuO + 2HCl ⟶ CuCl2 + H2O
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