Question 41 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

Answer keywords:sodium zincatezincsodium hydroxide

Common mistakes

  1. 1.zinc oxide
  2. 2.sodium oxide

Analysis and 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)

Interesting facts

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

Question details

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Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2023
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Acids, Bases and Salts
Topic
Reaction of Zinc with Sodium Hydroxide
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Chemical Properties of Acids and Bases

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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.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

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.