Write word equations and then balanced chemical equations for the reactions taking place when:
$(a)$ Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with zinc granules.
$(b)$ Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon.
$(a)$ Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with zinc granules.
$(b)$ Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon.
(N/A) Word equation: $\text{Sulphuric acid} + \text{Zinc} \rightarrow \text{Zinc sulphate} + \text{Hydrogen}$
Balanced equation: $H_2SO_{4(aq)} + Zn_{(s)} \rightarrow ZnSO_{4(aq)} + H_{2(g)}$
$(b)$ Word equation: $\text{Hydrochloric acid} + \text{Magnesium} \rightarrow \text{Magnesium chloride} + \text{Hydrogen}$
Balanced equation: $2HCl_{(aq)} + Mg_{(s)} \rightarrow MgCl_{2(aq)} + H_{2(g)}$
Balanced equation: $H_2SO_{4(aq)} + Zn_{(s)} \rightarrow ZnSO_{4(aq)} + H_{2(g)}$
$(b)$ Word equation: $\text{Hydrochloric acid} + \text{Magnesium} \rightarrow \text{Magnesium chloride} + \text{Hydrogen}$
Balanced equation: $2HCl_{(aq)} + Mg_{(s)} \rightarrow MgCl_{2(aq)} + H_{2(g)}$
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