State what happens when zinc granules are heated with sodium hydroxide

1.	State what happens when zinc granules are heated with sodium hydroxide solution. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Name the main product formed in this reaction
Answer» When zinc granules are heated with NaOH solution, sodium zincate is formed with the evolution of hydrogen gas. 2NaOH(aq) + Zn(s) +heat Na₂ZnO₂(aq) + H₂(g) The main product formed in this reaction is H, gas

State what happens when zinc granules are heated with sodium hydroxide solution. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Name the main product formed in this reaction

Answer»

When zinc granules are heated with NaOH solution, sodium zincate is formed with the evolution of hydrogen gas.

2NaOH(aq) + Zn(s) +heat Na₂ZnO₂(aq) + H₂(g)

The main product formed in this reaction is H, gas