In the following schematic diagram for the preparation of hydrogen gas, as shown in Figure 2.3, what would happen if the following changes are made?
In the following schematic diagram for the preparation of hydrogen gas, as shown in Figure 2.3, what would happen if the following changes are made?

1. In place of zinc granules, the same amount of zinc dust is taken in the test tube

2. Instead of dilute sulphuric acid, dilute hydrochloric acid is taken

3. In place of zinc, copper turnings are taken

4. Sodium hydroxide is taken in place of dilute sulphuric acid, and the tube is heated.

Answers:

1. Change – Reaction speed increases

2. Change – Zinc Chloride is formed
Zn+ 2HCl→ ZnCl2+H2

3. Change – No reaction

4. Change – Sodium Zincate is produced

Zn+2NaOH→ Na2ZnO2+ H2