Equal lengths of magnesium ribbons are taken in test tubes A and B. Hydrochloric acid is added to test tube A, while acetic acid is added to test tube B. Amount and concentration of both the acids is same. In which test tube will the fizzing occur more vigorously and why? (AS4)
In test tube A, the fizzing will occur more vigorously.
Explanation:
HCl is a strong acid and acetic acid is a weak acid.
As HCl is a strong acid thus it releases more H+ ions in the solution.
Due to which, the fizzing will occur more vigorously.
This fizzling is due to the liberation of hydrogen gas which is formed by mixing HCl with magnesium ribbon.
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