Reactions with acidsAcids are a very reactive group of chemicals. The Hydrogen ion will attach itself to any number of species in a solution and cause reactions.

Metals, bases, carbonate and oxides are groups of chemicals that react with acids in predictable ways. So give off gas and others produce water, some do both.

Acids with metalsReactants Predicted products

HCl (aq) + Na (s)

H2SO4 (aq) + Mg (s)

HNO3 (aq) + Fe (s)

Acids with CarbonatesReactants Predicted products

HCl (aq) + Na2CO3 (s)

H2SO4 (aq) + CaCO3 (s)

H3PO4 (aq) + KCO3 (s)

Acids with OxidesReactants Predicted products

HCl (aq) + MgO (s)

H2SO4 (aq) + Na2O (s)

HNO3 (aq) + Al2O3 (s)