2.25 Describe the reactions of dilute hydrochloric and dilute sulfuric acids with magnesium, aluminium, zinc and iron

Acid + Metal → Salt + hydrogen

All reactions involve bubbling as hydrogen is released.

Eg
Magnesium + sulphuric acid → magnesium sulphate + hydrogen

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