Hydrogen Chloride

reaction with metals, their oxides, hydroxides and carbonates to give their chlorides;
decomposition of carbonates, hydrogen carbonates, sulphides, sulphites, thiosulphates and nitrates

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A solution of hydrogen chloride in water is prepared. The following substances are added to separate portions of the solution:

S.No.	Substance added	Gas Evolved	Odour
1	Calcium carbonate	______	______
2	Magnesium ribbon	______	______
3	Manganese (IV) oxide with heating	______	______
4	Sodium Sulphide	_______	_______

Complete the table by writing the gas evolved in each case and its odour.

Write a fully balanced of the following case :
Red lead is warmed with concentrated hydrochloric acid.

How will you distinguish between the two black samples, CuO and MnO₂ with a chemical test?

Write the balanced equation for the reaction of dilute hydrochloric acid with the following: magnesium sulphite

State one relevant observation for given reactions:

Action of dilute Hydrochloric acid on iron (II) sulfide.

Write an equation for the reaction of hydrochloric acid on copper oxide.

Write an equation for the reaction of hydrochloric acid on caustic soda solution.

Name the gas that is produced in the given cases :

An action of dilute hydrochloride acid on sodium sulphide.

Hydrogen Chloride - Acidic Properties of Its Solution