Equal lengths of Magnesium ribbons are taken in two test-tubes X and Y

1.	Equal lengths of Magnesium ribbons are taken in two test-tubes X and Y. Hydro¬chloric acid is added to testtube X and Acetic acid is added to testtube Y. In which test-tube, the reaction will be more vigorous? Why?
Answer» The speed of the reactions is higher in X test tube than Y test tube. Reason : Due to strong acidic nature, Hydrochloric acid reacts very fast with magnesium ribbon.

Equal lengths of Magnesium ribbons are taken in two test-tubes X and Y. Hydro¬chloric acid is added to testtube X and Acetic acid is added to testtube Y. In which test-tube, the reaction will be more vigorous? Why?

Answer»

The speed of the reactions is higher in X test tube than Y test tube.

Reason :

Due to strong acidic nature, Hydrochloric acid reacts very fast with magnesium ribbon.