How will you test for the gas which is liberated when hydrochloric acid reacts with an active metal?


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When an active rnetal like Zn reacts with HCl, the gas produced burns with a pop sound which indicates that it is hydrogen gas.

 Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) -----> ZnCl2(s)+ H2(g)

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Bring a burning matchstick near the gas. It burns with ‘pop’ sound showing that it is hydrogen.

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An active metal reacts with hydrochloric acid to give hydrogen gas. When a burning splinter is brought close to the gas evolved, pop sound is produced and the gas continues to burn.

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The gas liberated is hydrogen and it can be tested by taking a burning match stick near the mouth of the test tube in which reaction is taking place. The match stick will extinguish with a pop sound.

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