A solid sample of metal is dropped into an acidic solution. bubbles form as the metal is dissolved. what kind of reaction have you likely observed?

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Amir Ingram

6 October, 11:24

A solid sample of metal is dropped into an acidic solution. bubbles form as the metal is dissolved. what kind of reaction have you likely observed?

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Lil Mama · Answer 1

The kind of reaction that is likely to be observed is a single displacement reaction where the metal displaces the H + ion from the acid. The general chemical reaction would be written as 2M + 2HX = 2MX + H2 where M represents a metal and HX is the acid.