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The Reaction of Metals with Acid

Video The Reaction of Metals with Acid

TLF ID M016122

Students use this simulation to learn that react with hydrochloric acid to produce salt and hydrogen and find out how to test for hydrogen gas. The notice that sodium reacts violently and that magnesium reacts more quickly than zinc but that the hydrogen gas test is positive for both. Word equations are provided for all reactions.

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Educational value
  • This resource addresses Science Understanding in the area of chemical science for year 9 and 10 science students. Students learn some Science Inquiry Skills in the process of the simulation. This resource should be used with other Intel resources on chemical reactions for maximum benefit.
Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Hydrochloric acid Carbon cycle Ecosystems Magnesium Sodium Zinc Photosynthesis Salt Reactivity Cellular respiration
Learning area
  • Science

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  • Name: Intel Corporation
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  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
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  • Name: Intel Corporation
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