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Reaction between acid and metal

What is the reaction between an acid and a metal and what is the product formed?

Deborah Adeleye
- Essex, England
2002

First of two simultaneous responses --

Any particular reason for the question other than it appearing verbatim as your homework assignment? :-)

Oxidation of the metal, evolution of hydrogen from the acid, salt.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002

Second of two simultaneous responses --

What acid, and what metal?

Marc Green
anodizer - Boise, Idaho
2002

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