Question 3:

What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron filings? Tick the correct

answer.

(a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.

(b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.

(c) No reaction takes place.

(d) Iron salt and water are produced.

Answer

(a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced. The reaction is as follows:

Fe_(s) + 2HCl_(aq) → FeCl_2(aq) + H₂↑

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