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Question
Hydrogen may be prepared in the laboratory by the action of a metal on an acid.
How would you modify your apparatus to collect dry hydrogen? Which drying agent would you employ for this purpose?
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Solution
The gas is collected by the downward displacement of water.
Common drying agents such as fused calcium chloride, caustic potash stick and phosphorus pentoxide remove water vapor.
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The metal which reacts with cold water to produce hydrogen is
MATCH THE COLUMNS
| column A | column B |
| 1. `""2H_2 + O_2 → 2H_2O` | A. This reaction is not possible |
| 2. `""H_2+CI_2 →2HCI` | B.This reaction is exothermic to the extent of explosion |
| 3.`""ZaO+ H^2→Zn +H_2O` | C.This reaction is known as Haber process |
| 4.`""Cu + H_2SO^4 → CuSO_4 + H_2 ` | D.This reaction illustrates the reducing property of bydrogen |
| 5.`""N_2 +3H_2 → 2NH_3 +heat ` | E. This reaction takes place in diffused sunlight |
| F. This reaction is a method of preparation of hydrogen |
Hydrogen gas is collected by the downward displacement of water. Give reason ?
How do different metals displace hydrogen from water? Explain with the help of equations.
For laboratory preparation of hydrogen, give the following:
fully-labeled diagram
Why nitric acid is not used in the preparation of hydrogen?
Give reason for the following:
The end of the thistle funnel should be dipped under acid.
How did the name 'hydrogen' originate?
Give reason for the following:
In the preparation of hydrogen by electrolysis of water – the distilled water used is acidified.
Give a balanced equation for the following conversion.
\[\ce{KAlO2<-KOH->K2ZnO2}\]
