Q4
1 markMCQSection A

When zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide, the product formed is :

Acids, Bases and Salts
Reaction of Zinc with Sodium Hydroxide

Options

(a)Sodium oxide
(b)Sodium zincate
(c)Zinc hydroxide
(d)Zinc oxide
Official Answer

Sodium zincate

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Analysis & Explanation

The reaction between zinc and sodium hydroxide produces sodium zincate. The correct equation is: 2NaOH(aq)+Zn(s)ightarrowNa2ZnO2(s)+H2(g)2NaOH(aq) + Zn(s) ightarrow Na_2ZnO_2(s) + H_2(g)

Common Mistakes

  1. 1zinc oxide
  2. 2sodium oxide

Interesting Facts

Sodium zincate is a strong base and is used in various industrial applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Acids, Bases and Salts" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

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This question covers the topic "Reaction of Zinc with Sodium Hydroxide" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.