You are supplied with five solutions: A, B, C, D and E with Ph values as follows:
A= 1.8, B = 7, C= 8.5, D = 13, and E=5
Classify these solutions as neutral, slightly or strongly acidic and slightly or strongly alkaline.Which solution would be most likely to liberate hydrogen with:
(a) magnesium powder,
(b) powdered zinc metal. Give a word equation for each reaction.