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What happens when an acid reacts with an active metal? A neutralization reaction occurs. Hydronium ion concentration is increased. Oxygen gas is produced. Hydrogen gas is produced.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hydrogen gas is produced.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Some acids react with some metals and not all acids react with all metals. It all depends on what is reacting with what. However, assuming there is a reaction, the acid will dissolve the metal to produce the metal salt of that acid; at the same time it will produce hydrogen gas. ie 2H+ + M = 2M+ + H2.

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