ExERCISE 6(c)

o Where does hydrogen occur in the free state? (a) a monovalent metal (b) a divalent metal.
Gi) How did the name "hydrogen' originate ? Ans. (i) 2Na + H, A 2NaH
A() Hydrogen is found in minute traces in the (sodium hydride)
earth's crust and the earth's atmosphere. The
atmosphere around the sun and stars is found
(ii) Ca + H CaH,
(Calcium hydride)
to contain 1.1% hydrogen.
(ü) Henry Cavendish when prepared this gas 3. Which metal is preferred for collecting hydrogen
from :
from iron and dil. acids, he established its (a) cold water (b) hot water (c) steam
elementary nature and showed that when
the gas burns in air, water is formed. It was Write balanced equation for each.
on account of this property that Lavoisier in Ans. Collection of hydrogen from
1783 named it hydrogen (Greek word (a) Cold Water:Sodium metal wrapped in small
meaning water-former). piece of wire gauze or Sodium amalga
. Hydrogen can be prepared with the help of cold mated with mercury is used. This prevents
water. Give a reaction of hydrogen with : sodium from darting about.
2 Na + H, O 2 NaOH + H, T
 (ii) The heat liberated ignites
(b) From hot water : Zn or Mg can be used the
Mg + H,0 ’ MgO +H, 1
(ii) Calcium is expensive.
(ii) Iron : Iron re acts slowly at hydrogr
hydrogen produced also containheatiorng.dinaThe
ry
(Boiling water) temperatures, hence requires
(c) Steam: Iron reacts with steam when it is
red hot as hydrogen is blown out of contact
with iron by the force of current of fhe
like sulphur dioxide and hydrogen
Hence it is not used in lab
imsumpurlphiidtie.e,
steam
Fe,0, + 4H, 1
hydrogen.
(iii) Aluminium : It is not used
preparation
of
preparation of hydroger becausein the lab
3Fe 4H,0
Triferric - Tetroxide

Zn also produced H, with steam this metal keep sticking to the

Surface oxides
of
of
the
metal. Thus the steam does not
ZnO + H, contact with metal and hence Come in
Zn + H,0
(iv) reaction stopa.
Sodium: It is not used in the lab
(steam)
Hydrogen may be prepared in the laboratory by
4. the
of hydrogen because the reaction is
The sodium melts into a globule andviolent.
preparation
action of a metal on an acid. darts
(a) Which of the following metals : copper, zinc, about freely on the surface of water hence
magnesium or sodium would be most the collection of hydrogen is difficult.
6. Based on the reactions of water on
suitable ?Give reasons for rejecting the other arrange the following metals in increasing metals
order
metals.
of reactivity. Iron, sodium magnesium, zinc.
(b) Which of the following acids : dilute calcium.
sulphuric, concentrated sulphuric, dilute
nitric, concentrated nitric would you choose Ans. Fe < Zn < Mg < Ca < Na
? Explain why you would not use each of the 7. Hydrogen is evolved when dilute HCI reacts
acids you reject. with magnesium but nothing happens with in
(c) How wouldyou modify your apparatus in the case of mercury and silver. Explain.
order to collect dry hydrogen ?What drying Ans. Magnesium lies above Hydrogen in reactivity
agent would you employ for this purpose? series and can displace hydrogen from acd
whereas
Ans. (a) Among the given metals Zinc is most suitable. Mercury and silver lie below hydroge:
() Copper : In case of Copper It is placed
below hydrogen in the activity series. reactivity series and can not displace hydrog
So does not displace hydrogen from acid. from acid and hence nothing happens.
8. Steam can react with metal and non-metal to
Cu + HCI ’ No reaction liberate hydrogen. Give the necessary conditions
(i) In case of Mg;it is a very expensive metal and equations for the same.
(iü) In case of sodium, it reacts with explosive Ans. Magnesium, aluminium, Zinc and iron react with
violence. steam to produce hydrogen as
(b) Among the given acids we prefer dilute Magnesium : Reaction of boiling water with
sulphuric acid. steam is slow but Mg liberates Hydrogen rapidly
We reject concentrated sulphuric, dilute with steam.
nitric and concentrated nitric acid because Aluminium :Gets coated with Al,0, On rubbing
these are powerful oxidising agents and with sand paper its oxide coating is removed
and then it reacts with steam to produce
oxygen formed due to its decomposition
oxidizes the hydrogen to water. hydrogen
() Modification : Collect the gas by downward 2 Al +3 H,0’ Al, O, + 3H, T
Zne
displacement of water when all the air from Zinc : Zinc reacts with steam and produce
the apparatus has been expelled. Oxide and H,
Drying Agent used is Calcium Chloride. Zn + H,0’ ZnO + H, ‘
5. Why are the following metals not used in the lab. (Steam)
preparation of hydrogen ? Iron : Iron produces H, When red hot tne
) calcium (ii) iron reaction is reversible but as soon as hydrogen s
(ii) aluminium (iv) sodium produced it is blown out of contact with iron Dy
Ans ) Calcium : is not used in lab preparation of the force of the current of steam.
hydrogen because:
(i) The reaction is very violent and 3Fe + 4H,O Fe, O, + 4H, ‘
Triferric tetroxide
exothermic hence dangerous.
 chloride
Non-metals coating of lead sulphate and lead
reaction is
BOSCH respectively and hence further
: PROCESS
From Coke passed over coke at 1000°C prevented.
Steamn is sodium react with dil
() (ii) When potassium and highly
+ H,0 1000°C
(CO+H,) - AT H,SO, or dil. HCI, the reaction is
hot coke (Steam) Water gas explosive and practically not feasible.
hydrogen.
(i)Steam is mixed with water gas and passed 11. Name two alkalies that can displacesame. Why
for the
Give the balanced equations considered
over heated
ferriccoxide which acts as Catalyst to have
are metals you have used are
and CrO, as promotor. unique nature.
Fe, O;
(CO+ H,) + H,0 450°C (Oz+ 2H, + A) Ans. Two alkalies which can displace hydrogen are
NaOH and KOH
steam
water gas
Zn + 2 NaOH Na Zn Oz
+
H,
mixturee of CO, and H, is forced through
(iü) The under pressure (30atm) or
Sodium zincate
cold water solution to H,
through caustic potash (KOH) K, Zn O +
Zn + 2 KOH

dissolve CO, leaving H, Potassium Zincate

2 Na, Al O3 + 3H,
’ K, CO, + H,0 2Al + 6 NaOH
2 KOH + CO, Sodium Aluminate
:
From Natural Gas
Nickel CO+ 3H, 2Al + 2KOH + 2H ’ 2 KAIO, + 3H,
CH, + H,O 800°C Potassium meta
(Water gas) almuminate
Steam
through Ammonical
The mixture is passed dissolve CO Zinc and Aluminium have unique
nature. They
cuprous chloride solution to react with acids and can
even react with hot

CuCl, + CO + 2 H,O CuCl CO. 2H,O concenterated alkalis to form

hydrogern and a
over. hydroxide) of
Thus Hydrogen gas is left soluble salt. Salt s (oxides and
displacement from : these metals are Amphoteric.
9. Hydrogen is obtained by the following reactions.
(a) dilute sulphuric acid 12. Complete and balance
b) dilute hydrochloric acid. (a) Na +H,O
Iron.
Write equations using zinc and behaviour ? Ca + H,O eeeeeeee

(b)
similar Mg + H,O
Why does not copper show (c)
reactivity Zn + H,O
n Zinc and iron lie above hydrogen in acid (d)
from Fe + H,0
series and can displace hydrogen (e)
(a) Zn + H,SO4 ’ Zn SO, + H, T ()
Zn + HCI

(dil) (g) Al+H,SO4

Fe + H,SO, ’ Fe SO, + H, ‘ (h)
Fe + HCI
(dil) Zn + NaOH
(b) Zn + 2 HCI ’ ZnCl, + H, T (i)
Al+ KOH + H,0
Fe +2 HCI ’ FeCl, + H, ‘ (j)
2Na + 2H,O ’ 2NaOH+H,
(dil.) (a)
Whereas Copper lies below hydrogen
Ans.
Ca +2H,O ’Ca(OH),+H,
cannot displace H, From acids (b) ’ MgO+H,
(c) Mg +H,O
Give reason for the following: H,
in the Zn + H,O’ZnO +
d Though lead is above hydrogen (d)
’ Fe,O, +4H,
activity series, it is not used to prepare (e) 3Fe +4H,o
+ H,
Zn + 2HCI --’ ZnCl,
b) hydrogen. and sodium are not used to react (f)
’ Al, (SO43 +3H,
Potassium
with dilute hydrochloric acid or
dilute (g) 2Al+3H,SO,
+H,
Fe +2HCI - ’ FeCl,
Sulphuric acid in the laboratory preparation (h)
Zn +2NaOH ’ Na,ZnO, t H,
of hydrogen. (1)
0) Lead reacts with dilute sulphuric acid
and --’ 2KAIO,t3H,
insoluble (i) 2Al +2KOH+2H,0
an
acid and forms
hydrochloric
 13. If the following are kept in closed vessels at over
400°C, what would happen to
(a) iron fillings and steam,
(b) hydrogen and magnetic oxide of iron ?
Ans, (a) Iron reacts reversibly with steam. Hence the
hydrogen formed is removed as it is released
to prevent reduction of triferric tetraoxide.
3Fe + 4H,O(g) Fe O, + 4H,
(Iron) (Steam) (Triferric tetraoxide)
(b) Fe,O, + 4H, 3Fe +4H,0
(Magnetic oxide of Iron) (Iron)
14. (a) Ametal in the powdered form reacts very
slowly with boiling water but decomposes
insteam. Name the metal.
(b) Write a balanced equation for the reaction
named metal with (i) boiling water (i) steam.
Ans. (a) The metal is magnesium
(b) Mg +H,0’MgO+ H,
 ExERCISE (D)
(A) MULTIPLE CHOICE TYPE 2. Upon reacting with water, an active metal produces
Choose the correct answer from the options given below. (a) oxygen b) nitric acid
1. Helium is preferred to hydrogen for filling (c) a base (d) none of these.
balloons because it is:
Ans. (c) a base
(a) lighter than air
(b) almost as light as hydrogen metal oxide which is reduced by hydrogen is
(c) non-combustile (a) Al,03 (b) CuO
(d) inflammable. (c) CaO (d) Na,0
Ans. (C) non-combustile Ans (c) CaO
 Which of the following statements about (d) Amalgam
hydrogen is incorrect ? (e) Above, dilute hydrochloric acid, dilute
(a) It i an inflammable gas. sulphuric acid.
It is the lightest gas 2. Name :

() It is not easily liquefied (a) an oxidizing agent that does not contain
(d) It is strong oxidising agent. Oxygen.
(b) a substance that oxidizes concentrated HCI
a ld)It is strong Oxidising agent. to chlorine.
For the reaction PbO + H2 ’ Pb + H,0, which
5. af (c) asubstance that will reduce aqueous Iron
the following statements is wrong? (III) ions to Iron (I) ions.
la) H, is the reducing agent. (d) a liquid that is an oxidizing as well as a
) PbO is the oxidizing agent. reducing agent.
Pb
(c) PbO is oxidised to (e) a gas that is an oxidizing as well as a
(d) H, is oxidised to H,0 reducing agent.
() a solid that is an oxidizing agent.
Ans (c)
PbO is oxidised to Pb
Ans (a) Hydrochloric acid (HCI)
Which metal gives hydrogen with all the
(b) Manganese dioxide, oxidizes HClto chlorine
following water, acids and alkalis?
(b) Zn MnO, + 4HCI
(a) Fe ’ MnClh + 2H,0 + Clz
(d) Pb
(c) g MnO
Ans, (b) Zn (c) H,S (Hydrogen sulphide)
.Which of the following metals does not give (d) H,0, (Hydrogen per oxide)
hydrogen with acids? (e) SO2 gas
(a) Iron (b) Copper () MnO, (Manganese dioxide)
(c) Magnesium (d) Zinc 3. Correct the following statements
Ans, (b) Copper (a) Hydrogen is separated from CO by passing
the mixture through caustic potash solution.
B) VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE (b) All metals react with acids to give hydrogen.
1. Choose terms from the options given in brackets () Hydrogen is dried by passing it through
to complete these sentences. conc. H2504.
(a) When CuO reacts with hydrogen, (d) Very dilute nitric acid reacts with iron to
is reduced and is oxidised to produce hydrogen.
(CuO, H2, Cu, H,O) (e) Conc. H,SO4 reacts with Zinc to liberate
b) Hydrogen is soluble in water. hydrogen.
Correct statements are
(sparingly, highly, moderately) Ans
(c) Metals like and (a) CO, is separated from impure hydrogen by
...give H, with steam. passing it through caustic potash solution.
(iron, magnesium, aluminium, sodium, (b) All metals above hydrogen in reactivity
calcium) series react with acids to give hydrogen.
(d) Sodium reacts smoothly with (c) Hydrogen is not dried by passing it through
cold water. conc. H,SO4 as it is a strong oxidiser and
(metal, amalgam, in the molten state) will produce sulphur dioxide.
reacts with
(e) A metal hydrogen in the activity (d) Very dilute nitric acid
Series gives hydrogen with...... acid magnesium to produce hydrogen.
with
Or......... acid. (e) Concentrated sulphuric acid reacts
(above, below, dilute hydrochloric, zinc to liberate sulphur dioxide.
Concentrated hydro choloric, dilute
(C) SHORT ANSWER TYPE
sulphuric) reactions into
1. Divide the following redoxreaction.
la) CuO, H, H;0 oxidation and reduction half
b) Sparingly i) Zn + Pb2+ ’ Zn2t + Pb
() Iron, magnesium, Aluminium
 () Zn + Cu2* ’ Zn2+ + Cu is extinguishedI when pushed
(ii) Cl, +2Brr Br + 2CH (c) Apparatus for
laboratory linside the jar.
hydrogen should be air tight preparation
and. nof
Ans (i) Zn +Pb2* Zn + Pb a naked flame. away from
Oxidation Half Reaction Ans (a) Hydrogen iscollected by the
Zn ’ Znt + 2e
Reduction Half Reaction
displacement of water because
(i) Hydrogen is nearly insoluble in
downward
(ii) It forms an explosive water
Pb2+ + 2e- ’ Pb mixture with airo
inspite of being lighter, it is collecte
(ii) Zn + Cu2 Zn2+ + Cu by downward displacementnot of air.
Oxidation Half Reaction (b) Because hydrogen is a combustible gas but
non-supporter of combustion ie.
Zn ’ Zn2t + 2e itself but does not allow substances itto burns
b
Reduction Half Reaction in it.

Cu2t + 2e ’ Cu (c) Because mixture of hydrogen and air explodes

violently when brought near a flame.
(ii) Cl, + 2Br ’ Br + 2CI
Oxidation Half Reaction
5. In the following reaction : A* + B ’A +B
Write half reactions for this reaction and name
2Br-l Br + 2e
(a) oxidizing agent
Reduction Half Reaction
(b) substance oxidized
Cl, + 2e + 2CI
(c) reducing agent.
2 (a) Write the equation in the ionic form
Ans. Half reaction
CuSO4 (aq) + Fe (s) ’ FeS04(ag) + Cu(s)
(b) Divide the above equation into oxidation At +e’A [A gains electron)
and reduction half reactions.
B- e ’ B* [B loses electron]
Ans. (a) Cu2+ SO,2- + Fe Fe2+ SO,2 + Cu At + B ’A+ B+
(b) Oxidation Half Reaction (a) At is oxidising agent [substance which is
Fe Fe2t + 2e reduced]
Reduction Half Reaction (b) B is oxidised
Cu2t + 2 e ’ Cu (c) B is reducing agent [substance that is
3. Select the odd one out and justify your answer. oxidised]
(a) Zn, Fe, Mg and Na 7. State, giving reasons, whether the substances
printed in bold letters have been oxidised or
(b) SOz, H,S, NH, and CO, reduced.
(c) Fe, Zn, Cu and Mg (a) PbO + CO Pb + CO,
(d) Fe, Pb, Al and Zn (b) Mg + 2HCI ’ MgCl, + H
Ans. (a) Na(alkali metal), others react with steam (c) H,S + Clh ’ 2 HCI + S
(b) NH; (It is basic in nature, but other are (d) Cl, + H,S 2HCI +S
acidic in nature) Ans. (a) Lead oxide (PbO) is
REDUCED to metal o
(c) Cu (does not react with dil H,SO4) (b) Mg + 2HCI ’ MgCl, + H)
(d) Fe (no action with alkalies) Magnesium is oxidised to magnesiu
chloride by the gain of electronegative u
4. Give reasons : Crl. (Removal of
(a) Hydrogen is collected by the downward (c) H,S is oxidised to sulphur
displacement of water and not of air, even hydrogen)
though it is lighter than air. (d) Cl, + H,S ’ 2HCI + S chloride
(b) A candle brought near the mouth of a jar reduced to hydrogen
Chlorine is
containing hydrogen gas starts burning but
by the gain of hydrogen.
 (D) DESCAIPTIVE TYPE
Ferric cnioride is reduced to ferrous chloride by
1. Is itessential that oxidation and reduction must removal of CI-,
occur side by side in a chemical reaction ? 3. State the similarities of hydrogen with group 1
Explain. elements and group 17 elements.
yos, if is essential so that ELECTRONS LOST Ans, () Electronic configuration : Hydrogen and
Ans
DURINGOXDATION ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY halogens have one electron less than the
GAINED during reaction and vice versa, nearest inert gas.
e.g. when Zn reacts with copper sulphate H=1 [He 2]
solution to form zinc sulphate and copper. F 2, 7
CuSO4 + Zn ’ ZnSO4 + Cu [Ne = 2, 8]
Cl 2, 8, 7 [Ar = 2, 8, 8]
Cu2SO42- + Zn >Zn2*sO,2- + Cu (ii) Valency : Both have valency 1.
writing half reaction
Zn ’ Zn2' + 2e Thus, they accept one electron to attain the
Cu2+ + 2e-
(oxidation]
’ Cu (reduction) electronic configuration of the nearest inert
gas.
They occur simultaneously as
Cu2+ + Zn Zn2+ + Cu
(iii) Formation of ions : Both show a tendency
to form anions since they are one
gained 2 electron lost 2 oxidation reduction electron
electrons shortof the nearest inert gas configuration.
2. Describe briefly the ionic concept of oxidation H+ e ’ H
and reduction. Give an equation to illustrate. Cl + e ’ CIr

Anß OXIDATION: "Loss of electron (s) by an atom (iv) Electronegative character : Both halogens
or an ion is called oxidation."
and hydrogen are non-metals. They show
electronegative character.
Zn ’ Znt + 2e H + e ’ H
F+e’F
Na -e’Nat
(v) Physical state : Like halogens (fluorine and
"Addition of electro-negative ion is called chlorine), hydrogen too is a gas.
Oxidation."
(vi) Atomicity : Hydrogen as well as halogens
Zn + 2HCI ’ZnClh + H, exist in the form of diatomic molecules (H,
Here zinc is oxidised to zinc chloride Fz Clz Br2 l4).
2FeCl) + Clh ’ 2FeCl3 4. Which is the most preferred metal for the
laboratory preparation of hydrogen ? Why is
Ferrous chloride to ferric chloride by the addition any other metal not used ?
of electronegative chloride ion.
Or
Ans. In the laboratory preparation of hydrogen, zinc
is the most preferred metal. Other metals are
Removal of electropositive ion (element) not used because of the following reasons :
2KI + H,O, ’ 2KOH + I2
Potassium jodide is oxidised to lodine by () Sodium and potassium react violently with
acid.
removal of electro positive K* ion.
(ii) Calcium and magnesium are expensive.
REDUCTION: "Gain of electron (s) by an atom (iii) Aluminium forms a protective coating of
or an ion" is called
REDUCTION. Al,O, due to its great affinity for oxygen.
Cu2t + 2 e ’ Cu Due to the coating of Al,O, aluminium
2C1 + 2 e ’ Cl2 does not give hydrogen with acid.
Or
"Addition of electro-positive ion is called (iv) Iron has to be heated, but then the
Reduction." hydrogen thus produced contains
impurities like hydrogen sulphide and
2HgClh + SnCl, HgCl, +SnCl_
Mercuric chloride is reduced to mercurous sulphur dioxide.
chloride by gain of electro positive ion Hg (v) Lead reacts with dilute sulphuric acid or
hydrochloric acid and forms an insoluble
"Removal of electro-negative ion is called coating of lead sulphate or lead chloride.
reductio." Therefore, further reaction is prevented.
FeClz + H,S’ 2FeCl, + 2HCI + S
 (vi) Hydrogen cannot be prepared from metals Impurities can be removed from hydrogen
that are below it in the activity series of passing it through by
metals, such is copper and mercury, since 1. Silver nitrate solution (to remove
only metals that are more reactive than hydrogen and phosphine). arsine
can dispiace it from acids. AsH, +6AgNO, ’ AggAs +
e.g., Cu + HCl (dil.) ’ No reaction
PH, + 6AgNO, ’ Ag3P + 3AgNO, + 3HNO. 3AgNO,
+3HNO,
5. Describe the laboratory preparation of 2. Lead nitrate solution (to remove
hydrogen with a labelled diagram. How are
the impurities removed?
sulphide)
Pb (NO;), + H,S ’ PbS + 2HNO,
hydrogen
Reactants :Granulated zinc; dilute hydrochloric
Ans. 3. Caustic potash solution (to
acid or dilute sulphuric acid. dioxide, carbon dioxide and removeoxides
sulphur
Procedure : Place some pieces of granulated zinc nitrogen).
in a flat-bottom flask fitted with an air tight SO, + 2KOH ’ K,SO, + H,O
cork with two holes. Through one hole, pass a
thistle funnel with a long stem provided with CO, + 2KOH ’ K,CO, + H,O
astopper, and through the other, a long delivery 2NO, + 2KOH -’ KNO, + KNO, + H,0
tube. 6. How is hydrogen manufactured ? Describe with
Pour dilute hydrochloric acid (or dilute the equation(s) involved.
sulphuric acid) through the funnel.
Ans. Bosch process : Bosch process is used to prepare
Reaction:
Zn 2HC1 ZnCl, + H, hydrogen on large scale and it consists of the
following steps :
(dilute)
(1) Steam is passed over hot coke (1000°C) in
Or
furnaces of a special design, called
Zn H,SO4 ZnSO4 H,‘ converters, giving water gas.
1000°C
(dilute) + H,0 ’ (CO+ H,) - A
Dilute sulphuric acid/ hot coke steam water gas
-Dilute hydrochloric acid The reaction is endothermic.
Thistle funnel (or dropping funnel) (i) Water gas is mixed with excess steam and
passed over heated ferric oxide, which acts
as a catalyst, and chromic oxide Cr,0,
which acts as a promoter.
Hydrogen - Fez03
Water
(CO + H,) + H,0 450°C
CO, + 2H, +A
water gas steam

The reaction is exothermic

Zinc
(iii) Separation of carbon dioxide
Hydrogen can be separated from the
Zinc granules are preferred for this reaction mixture of CO, and hydrogern by any ote
over pure zinc because the impurity present in of the following methods.
granulated zinc is copper, whose catalysing (a) The above mixture, ie. CO, + H, i5
effect speeds up the rate of reaction. forced through cold water under
Reaction will gradually start in the form of pressure (30 atm), which dissolves the
effervescence and evolution of gas. When allthe more soluble carbon dioxide leaving
air from the apparatus has been expelled, collect behind hydrogen.
the gas over water. throug
(b) Pass the mixture (CO, + H,) removes
Collection of hydrogen caustic potash solution, which
Hydrogen is collected by the downward carbon dioxide by reacting with
displacement of water because : leaving hydrogen.
(i) it is virtually insoluble in water (20 mL of 2KOH + CO, ’ K,CO, +H,0
hydrogen dissolves in 1 litre of water (iv) Separatiun of carbon monoxidestepij)
under normal conditions). mixture of water gas and steam(ncuprous
ammoniacal
is passed through
 chloride solution in order to dissolve any However, it is not used here. Why ?
uncombined carbon monoxide.
CuCl + CO +2H,0’ CuCl . CO. 2H,0
Ans. (a) Hydrogen gas is prepared in the following
experiment.
Thus, hydrogen gas is left behind. (b) This method of collection is called
eTRUCTURED/APPLICATION/SKILL TYPE downward displacement of water. This
method is used because.
1 Look at the following figure and answer the @) Hydrogen is virtually insoluble in water
questions that follow :
(iü) It forms an explosive mixture with air
Dilute sulphuric acid/dilute hydrochioric acid and therefore cannot be collected by
Thistle funnel (or dropping funnel) downward displacement of air and hence
water is used.
(c) Nitric acid, even in its dilute form, is not
used in the preparation of hydrogen from
metals because :
Water
Nitric acid is a powerful oxidizing agent,
and the oxygen formed due to its
Zinc decomposition oxidizes the hydrogen
granules
give water, thus defeating the purpose of
the reaction.
(a) Which gas is prepared by this method
marked as A. 3Zn + 8HNO, ’ 3Zn(NO), + 4H,0 + 2NOt
(b) Name this method of collection. Why is (d) Concentrated sulphuric acid is not used in
this method used ? preparation of hydrogen gas as it is a
strong oxidiser and will produce sulphur
(c) Why is nitric acid not used as a reactant in dioxide.
the above method?
Zn +2H,SO,’ZnSO, + SO, + 2H,0
(d) Conc. H,SO, is a good drying agent.