Reactions of Acids with Metals (AQA GCSE Chemistry)

• Only metals above hydrogen in the reactivity series will react with dilute acids.
• The more reactive the metal then the more vigorous the reaction will be.
• Metals that are placed high on the reactivity series such as potassium and sodium are very dangerous and react explosively with acids.
• When acids react with metals they form a salt and hydrogen gas:
• The general equation is:

metal + acid ⟶ salt + hydrogen

• Some examples of metal-acid reactions and their equations are given below:

Acid-Metal Reactions Table